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The Truth About Cold Air Janet Stewart Migliore When the warm weather comes many customers stop by the shop and ask why their air conditioning (A/C) is not real cold. The answer to this question is almost always “the refrigerant has leaked out of the system” and thus no cold air. The only way refrigerant can get out of a system is by way of a leak. Refrigerants are colorless and odorless, leak into the atmosphere, and result in damage to the ozone layer. This is why it is important to repair A/C systems and not just “charge” them up again. According to an industry repair survey conducted the Mobile Air Conditioning Society, the A/C system parts replaced most often are: • Compressor (17%), Cause: case leakage • Compressor (14%), Cause: internal failure • Hoses, O-Rings or Seals (10%), Cause: leaks • Compressor Clutch (5%), Cause: failure • Condenser (5%), Cause: leaks or damage • Evaporator (4%), Cause: leaks Finding the leak requires the A/C system be charged and a fluorescent leak detection dye injected with the charge. The A/C system is then run. When the dye starts to leak out, it leaves a visible trail that can easily be seen when illuminated by an ultraviolet light. Once the leak is identified the system can be repaired. If your system should fail this summer, drop by the shop and we will get it fixed for you. High Mileage Award Mercedes Benz has an award program for owners of high mileage cars. The award is given if the car has surpassed the following mileage intervals: 155k, 312k, 468, 625k and over 1 million miles. To get started you need to complete an application (Janet can give you one) and take it to any dealer for certification by signature (they will verify the miles on your odometer and this should not cost any money). Allow 4 weeks for processing once you mail your application. You will receive a commemorative award and front grill emblem! Cars for Sale 2003 SL500 with 59k. Always maintained. Black/black. Call 510.796.5016. 2001 CL500 with 45k. Comes with platinum warranty. Silver/grey. Amazing. 650.349.2744. 2001 E430 with 94k. Always maintained. Champagne/tan. Call 650.349.2744 (our customer’s car). 1995 S600 with 51k. Always maintained. Black/black & grey. Call 650.570.5622 (our customer’s car). 1989 300SE with 74k. Excellent condition. Beige/tan. All service records. 650.349.2744 (our customer’s car). 1989 560SL with 165k. MBCA SF Section 2002 Yosemite Rally 2nd place winner. 650.365.2035. 1981 300SD with 251k. Runs strong, looks good. Blue/grey. Call 650.570.5622 (our customer’s car). 1983 240D with 255k. Always maintained. Yellow/tan. Auto trans. Call 650.349.2744 (our customer’s car). 1977 240D with 252k. New used engine. Blue/tan. Auto trans. Call 650.349.2744. (our customer’s car). Office Hours in July 2010: Monday – Thursday, 8am-6pm. We will be closed Monday, July 5th to celebrate our nation’s independence. MB Garage will be opening on Fridays (8am-6pm) and Saturdays (9am-2pm) effective August 2010. We hope to better accommodate our customers. |
