Make sure your car is safe and running smoothly this summer
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While most of the country makes sure their cars are "winterized," here in the Valley the focus is on "summerizing."
We've been pretty fortunate, so far this year there have only been a few hot days, but as any good Phoenician knows, there will definitely be more to come.
From the blazing sun, to the driving rain during monsoon, there is a lot to make sure your car is ready for, Jay Jennings, General Manager of NARPRO has 5 car care tips perfect for summer.
1. All-weather batteries aren't really that great for Arizona cars. Jennings says those batteries were made for cars in cold climates. He suggests its better to buy an average priced battery, instead of spending the extra on an "all-weather" battery in Phoenix. Jennings also urges you to get your battery checked before it gets too hot, he says "the heat will suck the life out of it."
2. Load test your battery. This will determine if the battery is running low, so you don't get stranded in the heat. Jennings says most reputable repair shops will do this. He says you should plan to spend an hour at the shop to have a professional mechanic perform the test.
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How do I check to see if my alternator, AC condensor and power steering pump are working good?
Apr 07, 2009 by Chris S | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
Okay I am rebuilding a 1965 Mustang, I pulled the alternatore, ac condensor and power steering pump off, but how do i actually check them to make sure they work, the car has been sitting since 1985, and cranking the engine up and checking it that will not work, any ideas? Also how hard is it to rebuild these items if they are bad?
sometimes easier and cheaper just to replace. the a/c compressor that you took off will be have to be refilled with r12 (which is pricey as hell) or retrofitted with r134a (which is also pricey as hell), the p/s pump, well just run it and see if it works and if it leaks, and the alternator you can take to just about any autoparts store and they can check it for free.
shxt4brains | Apr 07, 2009
You can take the Alternater to a parts store and have it tested , as for the other 2 , you cant the condensor needs to be inline with the system to check for operation and leaks , as with the power steering .
bennhendricks | Apr 07, 2009
You can't.
David L | Apr 07, 2009
How much oil do I add if I replace the AC Drier and the AC Condensor on a 2002 Honda Civc?
Jun 05, 2007 by Jeffrey S | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I am replacing the condensor and the Receiver/Drier on a 2002 Honda Civic. The Haynes manual says to add oil back to the system when replacing components, but it does not specify how much oil to add.
Get a can of oil and add it to the system. Just 1 can should be eneff as you are not replacing the compressure and it is full of oil.
The can contains oil and a little freeon.
When you recharge the freeon just get 1 can of oil.
goldwing127959 | Jun 05, 2007
generally when you replace a compressor and a drier you add 1 to 2 ounces. i usually pay attention to how much drains out when you recover freon, and add at least that much back in. to be safe don't add more than two. hope this helps.
Robert E | Jun 05, 2007
common rule for a\c oil change in most cars is two (2) oz of oil per component. a Honda civic is a smaller car so i would use a little less oil. i would use 2.5 to 3 oz's of oil total.
keith_19798 | Jun 05, 2007
usually 2 - 4 ounces.
shefixescars | Jun 06, 2007
possible to run car without AC condensor?
Jan 29, 2010 by ecwashere | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
i have a 96 golf gti and i hit a deer not to long ago, i need to replace the front end which is done now, i just got a new radiator, when i was taking off the ac condensor one of the pipes cracked is it possible to run my car with out it??
AC never worked anyways so im not to worried about fixing it for that purpose, i was just wondering if it needed to be hooked up to keep pulleys going or something
Yes it is, just do not turn on the A/C. Make sure you cover the A/C lines with tape to keep dirt out of them until you can buy a new condenser.
Rod Knocker | Jan 29, 2010
As long as the pipe is sealed and you are not spewing liquid on the road.
Johnka | Jan 29, 2010
sure you can run without it. you just won,t have AC that,s all. it has nothing to do with the cooling system. you could just disconnect the lines and leave it in. it might protect the radiator from flying stones.
bandit_60 | Jan 29, 2010
Yes, It wont hurt your car at all.
jerald s | Jan 29, 2010
Yes,your air conditioner compresser has a low pressure Switch that will not allow your compresser to run. You lost all your Freon when the condenser coil broke. It will not hurt anything. Drive away.
Norman | Jan 29, 2010
If you want to leave the condensor off you might just need to get a shorter belt or you might need to add an idler pulley. You could also just leave the condensor on and not run it. Just unplug the connector going to the condensor clutch.
Nomadd | Jan 29, 2010
yeah you can run a car without an ac condenser as long as there are no other fluids running through it beside the freon. the only drawback is that you wont have any cold ac but you will have heater though. the way to check if there are any other fluids is to see if there are more that one entrance and one exit for the freon. if you remove a hose and i leaks something else that neon green then its something else besides fron
pimpin | Jan 29, 2010
Question about ac condensor?
Jun 21, 2008 by Cody | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have a Ford Explorer limited edition 1997 and I was looking to buy a air conditioning condensor for it. I had found a Silla ac condensor and a Aftermarket ac condensor and I was wondering if anyone knew which one was better, thanks.
Never heard a Silla (brand name?). I would go with the one that has the best warranty. Are you sure your A/C condenser is bad?
bkg | Jun 21, 2008
Is it my ac condensor on my 1998 Toyota Corolla that needs replacing??
Aug 14, 2006 by Rambo | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I filled it up with two cans of freon, but when I turned the car off I got a hissing sound like a snake. My dealer charges me $700, a regular shop costs $500, but that part sells for $110.00. I know I could repalce it msyelf. The line that goes to the radiator (condensor) is fine, I replaced the o ring,m but it still leaks freon. Has aynone had this problem and how was it resolved? By the way, both shops tell me it is the ac condensor, it leakes between the line and condensor. I wonder if it comes with that joint built in?
Yes but do you have a vacuum pump to draw the air and moisture out of the system before you put the freon in? And how are you going to measure the correct amount of refrigerent into the system? And what are you going to use to add the correct type of synthetic oil in the proper amount for a condensor replacement?
Did you know the answer to these questions? Did you know the questions were relevent?
Maybe it will be money well spent to let someone who knows what they are doing, do this for you.
Have a look for this - I would first consider the condensor and thereafter the evaporator which if it is where it is in a 993 (front compartment between
The short line that runs from the AC compressor to the condensor was actually too short and normal engine tilt movement on acceleration or deceleration was
