Neko
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Sep 17, 2004, 5:59 PM
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93 Ford Taurus AC Hose Question
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Q: I just had a rebuilt engine put in my ‘93 Taurus and the mechanic left the A/C hose unhooked from the compressor because he said my car was empty of freon. I did not have a problem with my A/C before. He said it would burn out the compressor if it was left hooked up without any freon. I think it should have stayed hooked up so trash and etc. stay out of it. Who's right?
A: You are right, he’s wrong! Get that A/C hose hooked back up ASAP! The refrigerant in today’s vehicle’s not only removes heat from the passenger compartment. It also carries the lubricant that is critical to the A/C compressor. There is a low pressure switch that automatically shuts down the A/C system if there is not enough refrigerant in the system preventing major damage. Keeping an A/C system closed up also prevents dirt and moisture from entering the A/C system. Moisture causes damaging acids to form inside the A/C system.
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