In '80, Pontiac introduced the new R4 A/C compressor to some of its Trans Ams and Firebirds. Weighing in at nearly half the mass of the long-in-the-tooth A6 compressor, the R4 continued in the F-body ...

As the summer months wind down and we reflect on how we only spotted a few vintage Mustangs out and about at shows and cruise-ins (here in the hot and sticky south anyway) it is easy to see that many ...

The first year for factory air conditioning in Corvettes was 1963. The design evolved during the C2 and C3 generations, becoming a pretty robust, reliable system for later Corvettes. Here we’ll be ...

Air conditioning is essential for new cars. But the fluorocarbon refrigerant HFC-134a — the global standard — is considered an ozone-depleting substance and the European Union passed regulations ...

View post: 5 Simple Habits Can Help Your Car Last For Decades The hot weather is back, and one of the worst things that you can run into is hitting the button for the air conditioning, and only ...

Over time, a car's air conditioning system will begin be less and less effective, until the day when you turn the knob and all it spits at you as you roast in the summer heat are tepid, warm gusts.

Your car's air conditioner is one of the most important parts of driving in comfort, but it can be hard to know when or even ...

Ars gearheads - got an opinion on A/C sealant?<BR><BR>My girlfriend's car has a slow leak in the A/C system somewhere. It lasts about 10 days between charges. Our mechanic believes the leak is in a ...

In principle, air conditioners and refrigeration units don't produce cold air. These systems transfer heat from one place to another and therefore reduce temperature in a confined area (passenger ...

There are essential car maintenance hacks and tips that should keep any vehicle roadworthy, but the A/C is a different story. In most cases, the air-conditioning is one of the most neglected ...