Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Service Tips: A/C System Check

Summer has just begun and it is already hot, but it will be worse if your A/C is blowing hot air, too.

Come to the Tom Benson Chevrolet Service Center for an A/C system check.We'll visually inspect hoses, lines, seals, and other components for leaks. We'll also check temperature readings, check that your compressor is operating properly, and inspect the drive belt for cracks or damage.

You may simply need to recharge the refrigerant. Or the inspection may call for other service, like a new compressor. Plus, your air conditioning belt drives many components in your vehicle. In other words, a broken belt can become a lot worse than an uncomfortable trip. It takes an expert to tell, so remember to bring your car to the Tom Benson Chevrolet Service Center and let experts give you the peace of mind knowing that your vehicle will keep you cooler and safer.

Depending on the results of the diagnosis, the system is serviced only as required to ensure proper operation, which might include:
  • Evacuating refrigerant from the system
  • Recharge the system using the appropriate refrigerant to the exact system capacity according to the General Motors specifications
  • Perform any necessary service on compressor, evaporator, condenser, and electrical controls
  • Recheck the system to ensure proper operation
While your vehicle is at the service center, a General Motors certified technician will also perform a Multi-Point Inspection. Your car, truck, or SUV will get a thorough going-over to make sure all of the major systems are in good working order.


David Rice, Assistant Service Manager and Shop Foreman at Tom Benson Chevrolet.

You can view more of his service tips here.

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