A couple decades ago or so, the standard refrigerant for air conditioners, R-12, was replaced, with R-134a. R-134a is likely to be replaced soon by R-1234yf, though concerns over the safety of the refrigerant have been raised by Daimler. Daimler finds R-1234yf refrigerant slightly susceptible to fire The auto industry is poised to introduce a Read on! →
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To facilitate long vehicle life, a car owner needs to keep up with basic maintenance. There are obviously many facets to auto maintenance, so rather than tackle them all here, let’s take a look at some key vehicle systems that contribute toward comfort and function: air conditioning, auto battery, radiator and power steering. Basic maintenance Read on! →
Basic maintenance tips like these aren’t difficult to follow, and they’re essential if you’re hoping to enjoy maximum life from your vehicle. CLICK HERE if you missed the beginning of this article. Basic maintenance tips: Radiator While air conditioning keeps you cool, what about the engine? That’s where the radiator comes into play. Without proper Read on! →