Replacing the A/C compressor clutch and bearing is essential for restoring proper cooling in a vehicle. This step-by-step ...

• The differences in compressor oils • The need to have the old refrigerant reclaimed and the new refrigerant added by a certified A/C-repair shop ...

Leaks are the most common cause of automotive A/C-system problems. Refrigerant leaks out and reduces the total pressure in the system, causing the low-pressure switch to disengage the compressor.

If a compressor does need to be replaced, it should be one-and-done, not something that occurs every 50,000 miles.