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Have you ever wanted to
know more about your auto repairs,

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but were afraid to
ask your mechanic?

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This brief video provides
you with information designed to

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help you make the right
decisions about your auto repairs.

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The AC compressor is
considered the heart of the air

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conditioning system since
it pumps compress refrigerant

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throughout the system and it
plays a critical role in the

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complex process.

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That makes sure that your car
stays cool when you want it to.

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Turning on your AC on a regular
basis can help keep parts

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lubricated and running
smoothly. But if it takes too

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long, cool down the cabin
and inspection may be necessary.

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Ask your service advisor to
have your AC compressor checked

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when there is a significant
change in the quality of air,

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or there just no cold
air coming out of the vents.

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Without a functioning
compressor,

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the AC system will not be
able to create cool air in the

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summer and might not be able
to defrost in the winter.

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If the compressor fails, the rest
of the system fails with it,

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as there's no way to
move the refrigerant through the system.

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If ignored long enough,

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you may need to replace
the clutch or even entire compressor.

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From a safety standpoint,
there's little safety risk,

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but the air in the cabin
can become uncomfortable.

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From an environmental
point of view,

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there is significant impact
because leaking refrigerant is

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poisonous and could be ingested
by children pets and other animals.