Heating Air Conditioning
February 02, 2018
A vehicle’s air conditioning system does not create cold air. It actually takes the heat and moisture out of the air that is already in your car, leaving behind cooler air. Having a good understanding of how the components work can help to explain the methods of repairs in the air conditioning system. The freon/refrigerant […]
What Is the True Definition of Preventive Maintenance when it Comes to Your Vehicle?
February 07, 2017
Preventive Maintenance or Preventative Maintenance have the following meanings — The care and servicing by personnel for the purpose of maintaining equipment, and facilities in satisfactory operating conditions by performing systematic inspections, leading to detection, and correction of incipient failures either before they occur or before they develop into major defects. Maintenance, including tests, measurements, […]
Why Are the Fluids in My Vehicle Dark and Brown? Do They Really Need to Be Changed?
February 03, 2017
The different mechanical systems in your vehicle need to have lubrication while they are operating. The engine, the engine’s cooling system, the transmission, transfer case, differential(s), power steering, brake, and hydraulic clutch. Not every vehicle is equipped with all of these systems, but each of these systems need special fluid to operate . The fluid […]
Why Are Vehicle Air Conditioning Repairs So Expensive?
June 04, 2013
This is the conclusion of a 3 part article about the air conditioning system of vehicles. Even though most vehicles produced today are equipped with air conditioning it is still a luxury option. It is not needed for the operation of a vehicle. In the first article we discussed the process of an air conditioning […]
How Does The Air Conditioning In My Car Work?
April 23, 2013
A vehicle’s air conditioning system does not create cold air. It actually takes the heat and moisture out of the air that is already in your car, leaving behind cooler air. Having a good understanding of how the components work can help to explain the methods of repairs in the air conditioning system. The freon/refrigerant […]
How Do I Know when My Car’s Clutch Is Worn Out?
May 21, 2012
How The Clutch Works The very basics of clutch operation is that the driver depresses the clutch pedal, selects a gear and releases the clutch pedal, while accelerating for a smooth transition into moving the vehicle. The clutch, when operated, allows the engine power to be applied gradually when a vehicle is starting out and […]
