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Excessive condensation on the inside of your windows tends to indicate a leak. Your heater will also only give off lukewarm or cold air if your core has a problem.

A blown fuse somewhere in your vehicle can cause electrical problems which can affect your vehicle's ability to produce heat. A failing heater core or air pockets in the heater core can cause issues with coolant flowing through the heater core.

Never, at least not in the way you think of your oil being changed. Your car's AC system is a sealed unit. No new Freon needs to be added unless there's a refrigerant leak. Over time as your vehicle ages small cracks may form in your AC system's parts, allowing Freon to escape. If this occurs, you need to replace the failing part and have your Freon recharged.

A refrigerant leak can lead to a loss of pressure in the AC system, resulting in a failure to produce cold air. This is frequently the primary reason a recharge may prove ineffective. It is crucial to inspect the system for leaks and address any issues before proceeding with a recharge.

Contact Harris Automotive for an A/C & heating diagnostic! The phone number for our Blacklick location is (614) 864-82 15 and Westerville location is (614) 891-47 73.

If the brake light indicator appears on your dashboard, it's either time for regular brake maintenance or an alert to a potential problem. Stop by Harris Automotive and let us help diagnose the issue quickly.

When you purchase a new brake pad, it has a standard thickness of around 8 to 12 mm or about a half inch. Over time, your car's brake pad will wear away. A brake pad at 3 mm means the brakes are just about worn out and should be replaced.

Grinding noises usually indicate that your car's brake system is overdue for maintenance. The grinding sound is usually caused by the brake pad being completely worn away or the brake shoe scraping on metal contact points.