Vehicle air conditioning is typically one of a car's most durable systems. Though it is often in use every day, a modern air conditioning system just keeps humming along providing cool air when you ...

Karl is a Senior Editor at CarBuzz and first joined the company as a freelancer in 2019. After graduating as a copywriter and studying journalism, his early work life included stints in television ...

Air-conditioning compressors often last the life of a vehicle, but they can fail because bearings wear out, seals leak and long-term corrosion takes its toll, plus other factors. If a compressor does ...

HVAC systems differ from one hybrid to the next, and some systems, such as those on Honda and Toyota Prius 2001-’03 models have used a scroll compressor, which can be powered via a belt when the ...

The typical range for AC compressor cost is $800 to $2,800, with a national average of $1,200. Some of the biggest cost factors for AC compressor replacement are home size, compressor size and speed, ...

The compressor is the power unit of the air-conditioning system that puts the refrigerant under high pressure before it pumps it into the condenser, where it changes from a gas to a liquid. A fully ...

Not long ago we were involved in a bench racing session with several veteran Vette aficionados that centered on the "good old days." The cruise down memory lane centered on a particularly memorable ...

Corvettes are hot cars in more ways than one. Their compact design places a big V-8 in close proximity to the passengers. Keeping cool inside is often a challenge, especially for the early generations ...

A compressor's operating envelope defines the range of saturated discharge temperatures (SDT) and saturated suction temperatures (SST) within which a compressor can safely operate. Operating a ...

Not long ago we were involved in a bench racing session with several veteran Vette aficionados that centered on the "good old days." The cruise down memory lane centered on a particularly memorable ...