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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This ain't no installation tech feature (though we may get to that in the near future), but it's more an overview of air conditioning systems, how they work, why they sometimes don't work, and how to ...

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 ...

View post: Before the Tesla Model S is Killed Off, You Can Still Lease One The hot weather is back, and one of the worst things that you can run into is hitting the button for the air conditioning, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Over time, a car's air conditioning system will begin be less and less effective, ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Car mechanics said the extreme heat hitting Nashville over the past two weeks is causing a lot of air conditioners to stop working. Your entire car gets very stressed out ...