Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
November 12, 2023
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
Livonia Air Conditioning Service
April 2, 2023
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Livonia, but not in your vehicle. When Livonia residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfo... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
March 12, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
October 30, 2022
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Auto Lab Livonia in Livonia
April 5, 2020
Warm weather or cold, Livonia drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Livonia people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Auto Lab Livonia, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air condition... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Air Conditioning Inspection
December 22, 2019
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Livonia require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some p... More
A Cold Day in Livonia ? Air Conditioning Service at Auto Lab Livonia
October 6, 2019
Most Livonia drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy MI highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Livonia rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot vehi... More
Keep Your Cool in Livonia: Air Conditioning Service
August 4, 2019
Most Livonia drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Livonia vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during MI winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moist... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
July 14, 2019
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Livonia. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Livonia drivers that visit Auto Lab Livonia is contaminated refrige... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
May 19, 2019
Livonia drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lub... More