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Hybrid A/C Compressor Oil-ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

On a hybrid vehicle’s air conditioning system that utilizes a high voltage electrical compressor, can only the oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer should be used in the compressor or is PAG oil is acceptable for use in an electric vehicle’s compressor?

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October Automotive Horoscopes

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Car Talk’s Ray Magliozzi calls on lawmakers to pass right to repair law

Co-founder of the famous car show writes Washington Post opinion piece calling for Congress to act.

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Why “topping off” a gas tank can be an expensive mistake (VIDEO)

When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.

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