What's up ya'll,
I took my 97 max into my mechanic and he says I need a new A/C compressor. My A/C works fine right now, but since summer is coming should I go ahead and get it taken care, or will it affect my car in other ways if I don't get it down within the next two months? Does it affect gas mileage?? It also making a humming sound too. Please let me know what you guys think.

Peace,

Rasheed

 

Just a quick word -- get a second opinion; might be bearing going bad, but you should check around, unless you REALLY trust the guy. Maybe there's someone in the org near you. Where are you ??

 

I'm in Saint Paul, MN

 

I don't think I've ever recommended to anyone that they replace a component in a system that is currently operating properly. Not understanding here, is there an issue, or is this simply preventative maintenance?

 

"dont fix it if it aint broken"

 

A good reminder to everyone to run their AC in the winter for a few minutes occasionally. I think the biggest contributor to AC failure is having it sit all winter and not get used. Had an AC clutch go out on a Taurus because of that...

 

^^^ That's what's wrong with it. Most likely a bearing.
Live with the humm till if fails altogether or just replace the thing now.
My buddy's I30's compressor has been singing for a few years now.
Still works fine, but she's noisey as all he11.

 

hey man...im in the st. paul area...i live right at the downtown area near excel....and i go to school at st thomas univ