VIDEO: R1234yf A/C Update
Andrew Markel answers questions about the new refrigerant, R1234yf. Sponsored by MAHLE.
HVAC: A/C Update For R1234yf Refrigerants
The benefit of R1234yf is simple. The new refrigerant lasts only 11 days in the atmosphere compared to 13 years for R134a. This is why the EPA is requiring
Jeep Tech Tip: Poor A/C Performance
Some Jeep Liberty and Nitro owners may complain that A/C performance is poor and that the A/C is not cooling enough or fails to keep the passenger compartment cool. This update will provide customers with improved A/C performance.
GM: Eliminating Air Conditioning Odor
Models: 2014 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks Some customers may comment about musty odors emitted from the HVAC system at startup in hot, humid conditions. Cause This condition may be caused by condensate buildup on the evaporator core, which doesn’t evaporate by itself in high humidity conditions. The odor may be the result
Refrigerant Revolution: What R-1234yf Means for Service, Equipment, Safety
The new R-1234yf refrigerant is more than just a new jumble of numbers and letters on a label. For your shop, R-1234yf means several new procedures, a certification and new equipment in order to properly handle these new systems. Why the difference in handling and servicing R-1234yf systems versus R-134a? The reason is flammability. Don’t
A/C Oil Service: Avoid Compressor Failure With Proper Maintenance
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure. Refrigerant Since the mid-‘90s, all vehicles have been using R-134a refrigerant, but soon, vehicles will arrive at your shop equipped with R-1234yf refrigerant. This is the
Saturn HVAC Performance Issue: Noise Concern
Condition Some customers may comment that the vehicle’s A/C is not cooling or is not cold enough and/or the A/C compressor is noisy. Correction Do not replace the A/C compressor. For concerns of A/C system noisy during slow parking lot maneuvers, replace the HVAC hose with suction line (P/N 20757021 or aftermarket equivalent). For concerns of A/C
HVAC Sensors: More Than Just Temperature
When a driver sets a temperature in the control head of an HVAC system, what does it mean to the vehicle? Seventy-two degrees could mean many different settings depending on the outside temperature, humidity and even the position of the sun. When a passenger decides that 70 degrees is a better temperature for their zone,
