Cooling System Cheshire CT
All engines need to be cooled in order to run properly, which is the purpose of a cooling system. Keep reading for information on how cooling systems work and how to keep them working so that they keep engines working.
BMW Climate Control Diagnostics: Resolving Cooling System Problems Speeds Repairs Cheshire CT
BMW has used the same basic system for the last 25 years or more for regulation of interior temperature, window defrosting and ventilation. The focus of this article will be the 3 and 5 Series cars of the last 15 years, but the information on repair and diagnosis is applicable to all models. Like a jigsaw puzzle, there are a lot of pieces to this system, but when they are all put together, the picture on how it all works is pretty clear.
Increasing Summer Profits with A/C Work Cheshire CT
What exactly do you need? You need technicians who understand A/C theory, who know how to troubleshoot common A/C problems, how to recover and recycle refrigerant (they must also have passed an EPA-approved refrigerant recovery and recycling course), how to evacuate and recharge A/C systems properly, how to flush contaminated A/C systems, and how to replace system components.
Selling Services: Cooling System Colors Cheshire CT
All types of antifreeze contain corrosion-inhibiting chemicals to protect bare metal surfaces from electrolytic attack. Though automakers disagree on which chemical additives work best in their vehicles, essentially any kind of antifreeze will work in any vehicle. But how well will it protect the cooling system? And for how long? And will it void the OEM warranty? These are important questions that need to be answered.
Tech Tip: Saturn's Slight Loss of Coolant/No External Leaks Evident Cheshire CT
Some customers may comment that the low coolant light is coming on and/or the coolant level is low with no external leaks visible. Low coolant may be accompanied by one of the following when the engine is cold. Read on to learn them.