“How to find an AC Leak in your Car.” Welcome to Mercie J Auto Care, Where Compassion and Craftsmanship Come Together. I'm Rick Smith, ASE Certified Master Technician. Automotive air conditioning refrigerant or “freon” is in a sealed system, so theoretically it will only get low if there is a leak.

“Can I Drive my Car with a Blown Head Gasket?” Welcome to Mercie J Auto Care, Where Compassion and Craftsmanship Come Together. I'm Rick Smith, ASE Certified Master Technician. I suppose you can drive your car with a blown head gasket, but you won’t get very far and will likely cause further damage.

“How an Air Conditioning System Works.” Welcome to Mercie J Auto Care, Where Compassion and Craftsmanship Come Together. I'm Rick Smith, ASE Certified Master Technician. Are you an up and coming technician or a serious do it yourselfer? Would you like to understand the mystery behind air conditioning? Then we have the video for you to watch. It’s a 101 basic training on how refrigerant flows through the system and what the compressor, condenser, evaporator and expansion valve do. It’s not as complicated as you might think. Watch and enjoy.

“What Causes a Head Gasket to Blow?” Welcome to Mercie J Auto Care, Where Compassion and Craftsmanship Come Together. I'm Rick Smith, ASE Certified Master Technician. The head gasket is between the engine block and the cylinder head. Those two large metal assemblies expand and contract at different rates with changes in temperature. 

“How do I know if I need to Replace My AC Compressor?” Welcome to Mercie J Auto Care, Where Compassion and Craftsmanship Come Together. I'm Rick Smith, ASE Certified Master Technician. The compressor is the heart of the air conditioning system, and therefore is not pleasant on the pocket book.