Air conditioners are now standard equipment in almost every vehicle on the road. They provide a cooler and more comfortable driving experience, even in the summer heat, and clear the windshield, side ...

We surveyed mechanics nationwide to give you a better idea of what fixing your car’s AC might cost, whether you need a simple recharge or a full compressor replacement. The quotes we gathered averaged ...

• The need to have the old refrigerant reclaimed and the new refrigerant added by a certified A/C-repair shop This month we will provide you with detailed troubleshooting diagnostics using the ...

In '80, Pontiac introduced the new R4 A/C compressor to some of its Trans Ams and Firebirds. Weighing in at nearly half the mass of the long-in-the-tooth A6 compressor, the R4 continued in the F-body ...

Got an old air conditioning compressor lying around? And some engineering skills? Why not turn that thing into a real, working internal combustion engine? That's what one YouTuber did, and the result ...

Since this column's inception, we've received a substantial number of questions concerning air-conditioning troubleshooting. Answering each one would take quite some time, but we will attempt to ...