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ANTON AUTO GUIDE • JULY 20 - 26, 2016
Cool Breeze: Keep Your Air Conditioning Serviced
RV TIPS from page 4B
Don’t Forget to Pack Your “Chill Pill”
There is a lot to be said for “Stay Calm and Carry On.” Even with all the preparation, it’s likely that something won’t go as planned on your first RV trip. (Remember we forgot our son’s shoes.) It’s okay. Little mishaps are all a part of the adventure. So here’s a little secret: I’m not the most laid-back person in the world. It’s true. But over the years, with a little practice, I’ve gotten better at handling mishaps and disagreements. There was a time when Brent BY JODI DEVERE and I would have driven around the campground disspecialsections@antonmediagroup.com cussing (read arguing) about what site to pick. What we’ve learned is that it doesn’t really matter. Neither Most motorists know that their do most of those little mishaps like forgetting the vehicles need regular preventive toothpaste or setting up the RV a little uneven. maintenance like changing the oil Every time I’ve gotten upset about something and filters, rotating the tires and not going the way I planned, I learned that it refilling the washer fluid. But did would have worked out without my unnecesyou know that your air condisary stress. Each time after the fact, I wondered, tioning system needs routine “Why did I let that upset me?” Truthfully, most maintenance as well? Taking care things that go “wrong” are really minor, and of your air conditioning system there is almost always a painless solution. Over can extend its life and prevent time, I’ve become much more chill about a lot costly repair bills. Anthony Sorrentino of Levittown, Anthony Ambrosio of Levittown. things. Flat tire? No biggie, we’ll change it. We Why is it important for drivers to County Executive Ed Mangano and Mike Comparetto of Bethpage forgot to pack marshmallow roasters? Let’s head get routine maintenance on their air recently attended the 2016 Long Island Vettes & Bethpage to the nearest store or use sticks. So take it from conditioning system? Federal Credit Union Classic Car Show, on July 10, in me, if you’re the type who might need them, don’t First, the refrigerant contains an Bethpage. On display were a variety of classic model forget to pack your “chill pill” and you’ll have a lot added lubricant. As the refrigerant cars and corvettes, all proceeds went to more fun. circulates through the air conditioning benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue The Newschoolnomads, Jen and Brent Sims blog for www.GoRVing.com system, its parts are lubricated. This constant and Rehabilitation. lubrication keeps the parts functioning well. But ANTON MEDIA GROUP over time, this lubricant is used up, and without it, the parts will eventually seize up and fail. The air conditioner will continue to pump out cool air even without the lubricant, so you won’t know the system is sick until it actually dies. So good car care includes regularly checking the refrigerant and lubricant in your car air conditioning system and replacing it if needed. D I R E C T O R Y The second reason your air conditioning system needs preventive maintenance is that air and water can get into the system. Air, water and the contamiMALTZ AUCTIONS nants they contain will reduce the AUCTIONS...YOUR LIQUIDITY SOLUTION efficiency of the air conditioning • AUCTIONEERS system and can cause corrosion of YOUR COMPLETE CAR CARE CENTER • APPRAISERS the system’s parts. VISIT US at • REAL ESTATE BROKERS Keeping the air conditioning OUR NEW LOCATION system clean is an important 349 Union Avenue, STATEWIDE AUTO AUCTION, INC practice and will extend its life and Westbury 39 WINDSOR PLACE, keep you from losing your cool on NY 11590 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722 hot days. (across from the (516) 349-0007 Westbury Train Station) How often should you get a routine car air conditioner inspection? 516-333-0800 WWW.MALTZAUCTIONS.COM It varies from vehicle to vehicle. Check your owner’s manual for the auto maker’s recommendation. Here’s a good piece of auto advice for motorists that will extend the life of their air conditioning systems: You should run your air conditioner in the winter every once in a while. This circulates the refrigerant, which lubricates the seals. That way, they won’t dry out during cold weather. Your air conditioning system doesn’t just cool the air in your car; it dries ANTON’S NEW it out as well. So if you have trouble with a foggy windshield, flip on your air MONTHLY AUTO GUIDE conditioning on the defrost setting. You may be surprised at how quickly it All 18 Anton Newspapers! takes care of the problem. only Of course, some vehicles can’t run the air conditioner and defroster at the same time; you should check your owner’s manual or with the automobile manufacturer if you are uncertain whether this feature works in your car or not. So, after learning about preventive maintenance for your A/C, you might now be wondering if your air conditioner is in trouble. Two early warning signs of a failing air conditioner are: • The air just isn’t getting as cold as it used to. • There’s a strange noise when the air conditioner turns on. If you notice either of these symptoms in your car, you should bring it to your service provider as soon as possible. Just some good auto advice to keep you cool and keep you on the road. Want more tips and car advice? Visit www.askpatty.com. or email Advertising@AntonMediaGroup.com Jodi DeVere is the CEO of AskPatty.com
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