GEORGE'S COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Cape Coral Auto Repair

Unless you live in areas with sweltering climates, your vehicle's AC will not need recharging for at least three years. Of course, you might opt for a proactive approach and take your car for an AC recharge every three years as part of your maintenance schedule. All the same, you don't need to recharge your AC as long as you are enjoying a cool, comfortable drive. Your vehicle's AC system performs on two distinct sides- the high and the low side. Usually, the Freon starts on the low-pressure side as gas and is converted into liquid on the high side. This consistent circulation of the refrigerant across the low and high-pressure sides is what keeps your vehicle cool. Your vehicle's AC is an enclosed system. This is because it constantly recirculates the Freon and always needs to be pressurized. Suffice to say, these systems might eventually develop leaks, ultimately reducing the refrigerant levels. With time, the system pressure and that of the refrigerant will drop be ... read more

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts drivers when tire pressure is too low, resulting in a potentially unsafe driving condition. The TPMS indicator is found on the dashboard. It is the indicator in the shape of a U with an exclamation point in the middle. An illuminated TPMS indicator means that the tire pressure of your vehicle is low. Low tire pressure leads to undue tire wear and potentially tire failure. Understanding the importance of tire pressure and identifying a TPMS indicator is key to practicing safe driving habits and ensuring the overall longevity of your vehicle. Overinflation and Underinflation Too much or too little air pressure in your tires can be detrimental to your vehicle. Overinflated tires lead to reduced traction, excessive wear on the tires, and heavier road impacts. An overinflated tire shows wear at the center of the tread. Underinflation of the tire causes a diminished response, poor fuel economy, uncontrolled heat, and tire overload. Underinf ... read more

The air we breathe is very crucial to our respiratory health. A cabin filter is one of the car's predominant parts that have to be in perfect working condition to keep your cabin air fresh and protect it from harmful contaminants from the outside. Air filters can get clogged with smog, leaves, or debris, and this can make your air conditioner work harder to push cool air through the filter. Afterward, it can affect the entire air conditioning system. Multiple vehicle manufacturers recommend cabin air filters be replaced every 12 months or 20,000 kilometers. Below are some of the signs that your cabin air filter requires replacement. Poor Airflow From Vents Sometimes narrow air ducts can be blocked by dust buildup and insects. A clogged air filter wouldn't filter air effectively as a clean one would do. It leads to reduced airflow within the air conditioning system which in turn promotes vents blowing air with limited pressure. Additionally, it adds extr ... read more

The transmission is a critical part of the vehicle that is sandwiched between the engine and the wheels. It changes the engine's combustion power to enough rotational force and speed that pushes the wheels. The transmission is designed in such a way that it takes advantage of gear ratio to enhance engine efficiency and reduce fuel consumption while balancing output torque and speed. The transmission can be manual or automatic. Both transmission types serve a similar purpose, but they achieve the function using different technologies. As a component that influences the power and speed transmitted from the engine to the wheels, it is important to maintain the transmission through regular checks and repairs. It has many interconnected parts that rub, rotate, and move against each other. The movement and the interaction of the components expose them to extreme heat and friction. As a result, the transmission might experience troubles associated with usage, wear, and tear. However, the ... read more