Video- How Car AC Compressors Work and How to Make Them Last Longer

[GON]

This is an outstanding video on How Car AC Compressors Work and How to Make Them Last Longer. The video author is well followed Toyota technician "Car Care Nut". The video focus is on Toyota/ Lexus, but I suspect much of what is discussed is universal.

This tech's knowledge and ability to explain is fantastic. He is like Chris Fix on steroids.

Not a "drive by" video, but if you have some time and interest in automotive AC, a video well worth the investment of time to watch.

 

[AKhan87]

watched it earlier today, loved the video.

I personally learned something, I didn't know about.

 

[hemitom]

Good video !
I also enjoy his new car reviews.

 

[fdcg27]

From what I have observed, the major factor in AC system longevity seems to be just to use it regularly.
Those who save their AC for only really unbearable conditions seem to have more trouble than those of us who run the compressor on a regular basis, including during winter when it's an aid in keeping the windows free of condensation.

 

[JWC86]

Big fan of his channel, stumbled on the channel when looking for reviews of Toyota Highlanders when I was considering one and ended up subscribing. Watched 99% of his videos since. Almost always learn something.

 

[PandaBear]

Buy a car that is reputable for reliability and don't puncture the condenser is my suggestion. Every car I own has functioning AC till the day it is sold or crushed (150k-270k) and the only failure they have is puncture to the condenser due to accidents.

 

[CharBaby]

Yup, I found his channel by chance. I've had my share of Toyota/Lexus models over they years and most recently again, the VENZA.

The AC system lasted 21 years on our '01 RX300 till the tranny failed at 221K miles and the car was sold cheap by the 2nd owner(my SIL) due to age, miles & cost to fix/replace the tranny.
The AC system lasted over 18 years on our '88 Accord till the car was sold cheap to the second owner w/340K miles

 

[Jetronic]

I don't agree 100% with what he said.

Had lots of clutchless compressors fail, and it was the latest type without flow sensor (which other brands used in the mid-2000s already). The clutchless are never 100% off, and low refrigerant levels kill them as it also means low lubrication (oil and refrigerant mix and travel together).

Best compressors are the second he showed, but without flow sensor.

 

[joekingcorvette]

Very interesting.