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A Cars HVAC System
Kevin Schappell
Not only do we depend on our cars to get us where we want to go, we also depend
on them to get us there without discomfort. We expect the heater to keep us
warm when it's cold outside, and the air conditioning system to keep us cool
when it's hot.
We get heat from the heater core, sort of a secondary radiator, which is part
of the car's cooling system. We get air conditioning from the car's elaborate
air conditioning system.
Despite its relatively small size, the cooling system has to deal with an enormous
amount of heat to protect the engine from friction and the heat of combustion.
The cooling system has to remove about 6,000 BTU of heat per minute. This is
a lot more heat than we need to heat a large home in cold weather. It's good
to know that some of this heat can be put to the useful purpose of keeping us
warm.
Air conditioning makes driving much more comfortable in hot weather. Your car's
air conditioner cleans and dehumidifies (removes excess moisture), the outside
air entering your car. It also has the task of keeping the air at the temperature
you select. These are all big jobs. How do our cars keep our "riding environment"
the way we like it?
Most people think the air conditioning system's job is to add "cold" air to
the interior of the car. Actually, there is no such thing as "cold," just an
absence of heat, or less heat than our bodies are comfortable with. The job
of the air conditioning system is really to “remove” the heat that makes us
uncomfortable, and returns the air to the car's interior in a "un-heated" condition.
Air conditioning, or cooling, is really a process of removing heat from an object
(like air).
A compressor circulates a liquid refrigerant called Refrigerant-12 (we tend
to call it "Freon," a trade name, the way we call copy machines "Xerox" machines).
The compressor moves the Refrigerant-12 from an evaporator, through a condenser
and expansion valve, right back to the evaporator. The evaporator is right in
front of a fan that pulls the hot, humid air out of the car's interior. The
refrigerant makes the hot air's moisture condense into drops of water, removing
the heat from the air. Once the water is removed, the "cool" air is sent back
into the car's interior. Aaaaaah! Much better. Newer cars have R-134 as the
refrigerant, but work in the same way as R-12.
Sometimes we worry when we catch our car making a water puddle on the ground,
but are relieved to discover that it's only water dripping from the air conditioning
system's condenser (no color, no smell, and it dries!).
Note: Refrigerant is extremely dangerous. Many special precautions must be taken
when it is present. It can freeze whatever it contacts (including your eyes),
it is heavier than air and can suffocate you, and it produces a poisonous gas
when it comes in contact with an open flame.
The above information is directly from the Auto Insight program, which you can
buy online from AutoEducation.com.
Common Problems:
·From time to time the A/C system needs to be recharged to bring it back up
to maximum efficiency. Sometimes a leak may cause loss of refrigerant and will
need to be fixed before refilling. It's difficult to tell if a leak is present
without specific test equipment so let it up to a professional.
·Corrosion will cause the heater core (secondary radiator) to leak. This will
manifest itself by leaving steam into the passenger compartment and fogging
your windows. You will know there is a leak by the sweet smell coming from your
vents. Unfortunately changing the heater core is usually not the easier job
in the world, as engineers tend to squeeze them into some pretty tight spaces
under the dash.
About the Author
Kevin Schappell maintains http://www.carbuyersclub.com where he gives advice on buying, selling, insurance, and financing. A mechanical engineer and car guy, Kevin has decided to spend his online time helping others learn about automobiles. To learn more about how your car works, Kevin has createdhttp://www.mycarwizard.com
How To Make Money With Used Cars!
C.L. Spartalis
One of the most important purchases consumers make is a car. The average consumer
purchases another car every several years. With the High Cost of new cars millions
of people are opting to purchase affordable used cars.
There is a Massive opportunity to earn an excellent income. Help fill this high
demand for quality used cars at affordable prices. When starting out you should
focus on cars under the $4,000 range.
Do some research and find out what the most popular best selling cars in your
area are. By staying in the lower price ranges with these popular vehicles you
will be in a higher demand market since more people can afford these vehicles
than higher priced more expensive cars, this will make it much easer to sell
quickly for a profit.
You make your money when you buy, this is an important key to your success.
You will need to pay wholesale price or below less the cost of any needed repairs,
and other expenses ie: detailing, newspaper ads, etc. Once you know the wholesale
price, less repair costs and expenses, you will know how much you can pay for
a car. If you buy it right you wll be able to sell it at a profit and still
give the buyer a great deal.
One of the most important things you can do to purchase a used cars at bargain
prices is to do your homework. You should check your local classified ads and
see what the asking price is for the type of vehicle that you are in the market
for.
Make sure to get the high and low Blue Book and wholesale prices on the vehicle
that you are interested in. Here are some excellent sources for getting pricing:
NADA GUIDES - www.nadaguides.com
KELLEY BLUE BOOK - www.kbb.com
EDMUNDS - www.edmunds.com
Other resources to check with is CARFAX. They can supply you with the vehicle
history report. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a research
area to check recall history on cars. We recommend that you have the vehicle
you are interested in purchasing be inspected by your own mechanic prior to
purchase.
Newspaper Classified Ads are an excellent place to find cars at well below retail
prices. Many of these people will be happy to sell their used cars for several
hundred dollars more than what was quoted by the dealer and you will end up
with an EXCELLENT BUY!
Online Auctions can be a great place to find bargains. You can shop right from
the comfort of your own home. Look for auctions with no reserve, these auctions
don’t have a minimum price before they will sell.
Public Car Auctions are open to the general public and do not require you to
have a Dealer’s License. Public auctions can be an excellent place to purchase
cars at wholesale prices. Some of these auctions are: Auction Repossessions
of Credit Unions, Banks & Lending Institutions. Some public auctions also auction
Police and Local Municipalities, City, State, & County vehicles.
Estate and Bankruptcy Auctions can be a very good place to purchase vehicles
at wholesale prices. These auctions are usually advertised in newspaper classified
section or handled by Probate Estate Auctioneers.
Government Auctions are an excellent source for bargin vehicles. They include
vehicles from DEA drug raid seizures, FBI, IRS, U.S. Customs Auctions, Department
of Defense, General Services Auctions, Resolution Trust Corporation, Department
of Housing and Urban Development, and U.S. Postal Services.
Rental Car Companies often sell their fleet of cars by auction. They can be
a great source of cars. Contact these large companies and inquire.
Dealer Auctions can be one of the best sources to cars at below wholesale prices.
Most of these auctions require that you have a dealer’s license. These auctions
include lease cars, trade-ins, rentals, and fleet vehicles.
Stay away from used cars that need major mechanical repairs or body work. Look
for good, dependable cars, if the pait is a little dull or the rug is dirty,
you can detail, polish and wax the car and clean the carpet. Replace the floor
mats if needed. By doing a few hours of work, you can make your car worth hundreds
or even thousands of dollars more. By having a clean care, inside and out, you
will attract more buyers that will be willing to pay you top dollar for your
car.
When your car is ready to sell, you can place and ad in your local newspaper's
classified section, or you can place your ad on the internet and reach a wider
audience. CARS.COM and AUTOBYTEL.COM has a lot of traffic and is enexpensive.
Selling cars through online auctions has also become very popular. It has become
one of the easiest, fastest, and most cost effective methods to reach your target
audience of hundreds and even thousands of people looking at your car. EBAYMOTORS.COM
or AUCTIONYOURAUTOS.COM are both online auction sites.
Most states require that you have a Dealer's License when you buy and sell vehicles
for profit. Check with your states Department of Motor Vehicles or Department
of Public Safety for more information on how to obtain a Dealer's License. It
is important to consult with your attorney, insurance agent, accountant, and
other government officials to determine what permits, licenses, records, insurance
policies, etc., are required.
About The Author
C.L.Spartalis is the publisher of The of How To Turn Used Cars Into Ca$h With
Your Computer. No Inventory Required.
www.turnusedcarstocash.com/home.html
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