ABC Smog and Auto Repair: 'Tis The Season for Coolant Flushes and A/C Recharging
We at ABC Smog and Auto Repair are committed to taking every step to care for your car, and as the summer days approach us, this means checking in, and tuning up your vehicle’s A/C, and providing the proper coolant flushes so you can stay cool all summer long. Our knowledgeable technicians care and want to keep you on the road without experiencing any hassles or inconveniences. We all want the cool breezes hitting us when we’re on the road; when your vehicle’s A/C system kicks in on those hot, sweaty summer days, it’s one of the best reliefs.
For a bit of background on how the A/C system works, we can thank the thermodynamics in your car, which compresses the system’s refrigerant and passes it along to the receiver/dryer, which takes excess moisture. Then it moves onto the evaporator, which cools it down even further and lowers the temperature. Finally, your system’s blower motor blows the air over the recently chilled system and pushes the air onto its passengers. It’s a complicated dense process, but we can all agree on its importance.
How to Know if You Should Come to Get Your A/C Unit Checked?
This is a decently easy question to solve, and you tell us! How does the air in your vehicle feel in your ride? Are you feeling refreshed after a couple of minutes so the system can adequately turn on? If you think you are “cool as a cucumber,” then you probably don’t need a tune-up. However, if you find yourself thinking, “my A/C isn’t cool enough,” or “it takes forever for any cold air to come out,” then it’s time to call us at ABC smog for a tune-up!
What is Coolant? And Why is it Important?
Your vehicle’s coolant is what keeps your car at a stable, comfortable temperature. If your car didn’t have any coolant, then your vehicle would run the risk of overheating or freezing, depending on the outside climate. Can you understand the importance of a coolant flush now? Keeping your coolant system in top condition with the help of regular flushes is incredibly important. A coolant flush is essentially removing all the old coolant and any subsequent chemical buildups (such as rust, contaminates, and scale deposits) from your engine. Then, the entire system is filled with a new coolant, which helps the engine run smoothly once more & keeps you comfortable. The most typical engine coolant fluid needs to be flushed every two years or 30,000 miles to ensure it works at peak efficiency.
To ensure your vehicle is prepared for those hot summer months, turn to the experts at ABC Smog and Auto Repair for all your needs. Schedule an appointment today! We are located at 40851 Albrae Street, Fremont, California, 94538. Your vehicle’s needs are our top priority. Call us today to speak to Lucky or Annabel so we can get your car taken care of in time for summer!