A Cars HVAC System

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Sometimes we worry when we catch our car making a water puddle onrepparttar ground, but are relieved to discover that it's only water dripping fromrepparttar 102759 air conditioning system's condenser (no color, no smell, and it dries!). Note: Refrigerant is extremely dangerous. Many special precautions must be taken when it is present. It can freeze whatever it contacts (including your eyes), it is heavier than air and can suffocate you, and it produces a poisonous gas when it comes in contact with an open flame. The above information is directly fromrepparttar 102760 Auto Insight program, which you can buy online from AutoEducation.com. Common Problems: ˇFrom time to timerepparttar 102761 A/C system needs to be recharged to bring it back up to maximum efficiency. Sometimes a leak may cause loss of refrigerant and will need to be fixed before refilling. It's difficult to tell if a leak is present without specific test equipment so let it up to a professional. ˇCorrosion will causerepparttar 102762 heater core (secondary radiator) to leak. This will manifest itself by leaving steam intorepparttar 102763 passenger compartment and fogging your windows. You will know there is a leak byrepparttar 102764 sweet smell coming from your vents. Unfortunately changingrepparttar 102765 heater core is usually notrepparttar 102766 easier job inrepparttar 102767 world, as engineers tend to squeeze them into some pretty tight spaces underrepparttar 102768 dash.

Kevin Schappell maintains http://www.carbuyersclub.com where he gives advice on buying, selling, insurance, and financing. A mechanical engineer and car guy, Kevin has decided to spend his online time helping others learn about automobiles. To learn more about how your car works, Kevin has createdhttp://www.mycarwizard.com


Winter Car Care

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- Salt or sand for traction - Blanket in case you are stranded and need to keep warm - Good first aid kit (not just for winter) - Road flares 4.Check all belts and hoses. Asrepparttar temperature drops rubber tends to stiffen and break allot easier. Make sure all your rubber hoses and belts are in tip-top shape. 5.Treat your gas tank to a can of gas line antifreeze beforerepparttar 102758 cold weather strikes. The additive will remove any water inrepparttar 102759 system and prevent your fuel lines from freezing. 6.Check your tires for wear. Make sure you have plenty of tread left to get you throughrepparttar 102760 snow. Nothing is worse than 3" of snow and bald tires.

Kevin Schappell maintains http://www.carbuyersclub.com where he gives advice on buying, selling, insurance, and financing. A mechanical engineer and car guy, Kevin has decided to spend his online time helping others learn about automobiles. To learn more about how your car works, Kevin has createdhttp://www.mycarwizard.com


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