How Does A/C Work?

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Almost all car air conditioners operate the same. The refrigeration cycle works on the principle of latent heat vaporization or turning a liquid into a vapor. A compressor moves refrigerant through the system. For decades, air conditioners used CFC-12, often known as R-12. Then, in the early to mid-1990s, all vehicle manufacturers switched to the…

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Installing Aftermarket Climate Control

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Among the several upgrades that may be done to an older car to make it more civilized, the inclusion of a contemporary climate-control system has to be at the top of the list. Going to a rod run on a hot day without A/C can feel like going in a mobile sauna or, when the…

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