WINDSHIELD WASHER We would like to call your attention to a revision in the Michigan statutes on the use of windshield washers. The following quotation was taken from the Motor Vehicle Equipment Handbook compiled by the Field Relation Sub-Committee on Vehicle Regulations and published by the Automobile Manufacturers Association: "Sec. 9.2409 (e). No motor vehicle [...]
The heater, defroster, and air conditioner have been redesigned in 1956 to give more efficient performance, to be more compact, easier to service, and to facilitate easier field installation. The radio in 1956 is unchanged except for a newly designed dial and control knobs. 11-1 HEATER AND DEFROSTER Heater Installation In 1956, the heater [...]
11-1 RADIO For 1958, the Sonomatic and Wonderbar radio operation remains unchanged from 1957. Improvements in tone control provide high fidelity (true tone) at the mid-position of the tone control range. In the bass position high notes are partially eliminated, and in the treble range, low notes are partially eliminated. Thus, greater tonal control is [...]
1955 BUICK AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Three major changes have been made in the 1955 Buick Air Conditioning system. These changes involve the compressor, the condenser, and the air distribution system. The compressor has been changed from a rotary or vane type to an axial type. The compressor also incorporates an integral solenoid coil for actuating [...]
AIR CONDITIONING TEST DATA To date we have not released any temperatures or pressures for testing car air conditioning equipment to determine whether or not it is functioning within normal limits. We now have some data and are listing it below. To check a unit the following conditions must be adhered to: No sun on [...]
1954 BUICK AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE WARRANTY Following is a reprint from Dealer Special Service Letter Number 139 dated March 1, 1954, covering the warranty on Frigidaire Air Conditioning equipment. The warranty on 1954 Frigidaire air conditioning equipment on our cars is the same as any other unit or part of the car. The warranty on [...]
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR OUTLET CAMPAIGN Following is a reprint from Special Service Letter - Dealer No. 206, dated April 8, 1957. SUBJECT: Center Instrument Panel Air Outlet Change - 1957 Air Conditioner Equipped Cars In order to provide a more satisfactory appearance, it has been decided that all 1957 Air Conditioned Buicks equipped with [...]
In performing air conditioner service operations and replacing parts, the system must be prepared and processed, before and after the work is performed. The first of these procedures we want to discuss is "Pumping,' Down the System." In this step we pump the refrigerant into the receiver so as to save as much of it [...]
The radios for 1957 have been redesigned for clearer and better reception, greater stability of operation and improved appearance. The heater, defroster and air conditioner have been redesigned for 1957 to provide improved performance, easier servicing and more uniform temperature control. 11-1 RADIO General Description Clearer and better reception for 1957 has been obtained [...]
1954 Buick Air Conditioning Unit The 1954 Buick air conditioning unit as adapted to 1954 production has considerable changes and modifications. The changes are as follows: Check Valve. The check valve as used in 1953, has been deleted. No valve is being used. The receiver continues to be located beneath the radiator pan, [...]