Air conditioning is a feature of the summer months, but the system does more than just cool the air in your car. Here's how it works all year round.

The very first air conditioning system available from the automotive factory was found in the 1940 Packard and was called the "weather conditioner," among other names. It utilized R12 and, while ...

For many years, hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a was the alternate refrigerant of choice to replace chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-12 in many medium- and high-temperature stationary refrigeration, air ...

The physics behind automotive air conditioning is simple heat transfer, yet a muscle car's A/C system can be baffling to troubleshoot. Now that the warm months are just around the corner, we offer ...

It’s a hot summer day, you’ve been baking in the sun, but now you’re behind the wheel of your trusted vehicle, ready to motor away, a cool blast from your air conditioner returning you to comfort and ...

The physics behind automotive air conditioning is simple heat transfer, yet a muscle car's A/C system can be baffling to troubleshoot. Now that the warm months are just around the corner, we offer ...