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Ac Services
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Annual system maintenance
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When musty smell is present
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When excessive allergens are present
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Paired with cabin air filter replacement
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Restores air flow volume and quality
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Colder air conditioning temperatures
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Extends compressor life
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Quieter compressor operation
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Avoid Costly repairs
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Provides safety and peace of mind
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Eligible for complimentary BG On The Road® roadside assistance program
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BG Frigi-Clean® is applied to the vehicle evaporator to remove mold, fungus, and other debris. BG Frigi-Fresh® is used to safely and effectively disinfect all the air vents.
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The BG Climate Control Service also includes the use of a high-performance oil, BG Frigi-Quiet®. This additive enhances cooling, ensures quieter operation, and prolongs compressor life.
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Then your AC's evaporator probably looks like the one on the left.
Avoid costly AC repair bills and ask about our Frigi Clean specials!
AC Evaporators are usually hidden behind the dashboard and require lengthy removal and installation procedures. SAVE MONEY and keep them clean!
If your cabin air filter looks like this or your car smells like musty socks...
r134a
most vehicles prior to 2018
r1234yf
most vehicles after 2018
If your vehicle uses R134a refrigerant, you won’t have to make the change. However, if your car has the new refrigerant, you’ll have to stick with it. Manufacturers may even classify putting R134a in a car that came with 1234yf as emissions tampering which is highly illegal! — particularly if they count air conditioning credits toward light-duty greenhouse gas compliance. Even then, accidentally using the wrong refrigerant is nearly impossible, as the new system has special fittings, including unique service ports and caps.
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R134a or HFC134a, was the new standard by 1994, due to its "insignificant ozone depletion potential" and "slightly lower global warming potential than r12 freon", according to the EPA.
However, by the 2000s, researchers discovered that R134a does, in fact, contribute to global warming, according to the EPA... or maybe the patent ran out? ;-) So it was back to the lab once again.
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Now we have r1234yf as this new, colorless gas and has only a 1 minute impact on the atmosphere. It breaks down chemically in the atmosphere after just 11 days, compared to 13 years for R134a, according to research by Chemours.
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Unlike the two earlier refrigerants, this one is flammable, and has raised concerns among automakers several years ago. However, testing by the refrigerant’s manufacturers reveals that those concerns were unfounded, according to the New York Times. You still shouldn't mess with this stuff in your driveway at home though.
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This list of late-model vehicles includes all the auto manufacturers that have implemented the use of R-1234yf refrigerant in their vehicle A/C systems. More cars are added to this list as they are produced.
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BMW i3 Electric
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Cadillac XTS
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Chevrolet Malibu, Spark EV, Trax
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Chrysler 200C, 200S, 300, 300C
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Citroën C4, Elysëe
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Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dart, Ram 1500
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Fiat 500
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Ford Transit
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Great Wall Motor Company Limited – Voleex C30
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Honda Fit EV
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Hyundai Santa Fe, i30
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Infinity Q50
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Jaguar F Type
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Jeep Cherokee, Renegade
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Kia Sorento, Optima, Carenz, Cee’d2
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Lexus GS450h
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Mazda CX-5
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Mitsubishi Mirage
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Opel Mokka
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Peugeot 301, 308
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Range Rover and Range Rover Sport
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Renault Zoe 3
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SAIC Motor Corporation Limited MG350/Rover 350
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Subaru BRZ, Forrester, Impreza, XV
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Tesla Model S
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Toyota Yaris HSD, Prius Plus, GT86
Automotive Air Conditioning Components
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First, the system sucks in hot, humid air from the outside of the car and sends it through a series of tubes and pipes. These tubes and pipes are filled with a special kind of "cold juice" called refrigerant. The refrigerant is really good at absorbing heat, so as it flows through the tubes and pipes, it sucks all the heat out of the air.
Next, the now-cool air is sent to a special part of the car called the evaporator. The evaporator is like a giant sponge that soaks up all the coldness from the air. As the air passes over the evaporator, it gets even colder and more refreshing.
Finally, the super-cool air is blown out of the air conditioning vents and into the car, turning you from a hot, sweaty mess into a cool, refreshed human being. Hooray for air conditioning! So that's the basic idea behind how a car air conditioning system works.
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Compressor: The air conditioning compressor, driven by a belt or electric motor, circulates refrigerant in the system. Compressed refrigerant moves through tubes and hoses to the drier and condenser.
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Condenser: Usually mounted forward of the radiator, the condenser looks like a thinner radiator. Air rushes through the condenser and cools the refrigerant. When pressurized and losing heat, the refrigerant phase-changes into a liquid, moving on to the expansion point.
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Expansion Valve: Just before the evaporator is a tiny passage — a self-adjusting expansion valve or a fixed-orifice tube. A low-pressure expanse awaits in the evaporator.
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Evaporator: Hidden inside the air box, the evaporator looks like a small radiator with fat tubes. Inside, the refrigerant phase-changes to a gas. It absorbs heat from the cabin air blown by the fan. The refrigerant then moves back to the compressor to start the circuit again.
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