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Air Conditioning Maintenance at Lakeside Certified Auto in Willoughby

Warm weather or cold, Willoughby drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Willoughby people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Lakeside Certified Auto, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service, just as we do for transmission service, oil changes and so on.

Maintaining your air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks in the vehicle's air conditioning system allow the refrigerant to escape and the system can't cool the air as well. We see that a lot at Lakeside Certified Auto in Willoughby.

The refrigerant also contains oil that lubricates air conditioning components and keeps the seals resilient. Low refrigerant and lubricating oil means that the air conditioning parts will wear out prematurely, and all Willoughby vehicle owners know that air conditioning repairs can be costly. At Lakeside Certified Auto, we recommended that the air conditioner be run regularly, even during winter months, to keep the parts and seals lubricated.

Willoughby drivers need to be aware that there's one more thing that isn't directly related to air conditioning service but does impact the quality of the air in your vehicle. And that's your cabin air filter. This filter cleans dust, pollen, pollution and other impurities in the air that come from the heater and air conditioner. The cabin air filter needs to be replaced when it's dirty. If you don't, it'll start to smell. Not all vehicles have one, so ask your Lakeside Certified Auto service advisor to check your cabin air filter at the same time they're doing your air conditioning service.

Lakeside Certified Auto
38525 Lakeshore Blvd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-0076
http://www.lakesidecertifiedauto.com

Automotive Tips from Lakeside Certified Auto: Battery Testing

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Lakeside Certified Auto when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.

Batteries are a big ticket item for most Willoughby drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.

Your Lakeside Certified Auto service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for OH drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.

Lakeside Certified Auto
38525 Lakeshore Blvd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-0076
http://www.lakesidecertifiedauto.com