A/C Mangueras y accesorios para Dodge Caravan

Dodge Grand Caravan A/C Hoses and Fittings

Keep your Dodge Grand Caravan air-conditioning system purring with efficient cooling hoses. Hoses transport coolant around your A/C system from the compressor to the evaporator, and they need to be tough yet flexible to get the job done. You can help them in this task by giving them regular maintenance checks and replacing them when necessary.

Which Dodge Grand Caravan A/C lines will you need?

Your Grand Caravan air-conditioning system lines are durable and tough, but at some point, you will need to replace them. If you know a little about what they do and how they work, it will be easier for you to choose upgrades or replacements for your vehicle when the time comes. The main A/C system hoses for your Dodge van include:

  • Compressor: The compressor takes material from the evaporator and turns it into a hot, compressed mass. This material is high-pressure and it can be hot, so this hose needs to be reinforced and heat-resistant. Keep these considerations in mind when you choose your next replacement compressor hose.
  • Condensor: This component also carries high-pressure refrigerant around, and must also be able to handle these pressures and any extremes in temperature.
  • Receiver and dryer line: Receivers and dryers process the refrigerant before it makes its way to the evaporator. The coolant in this section of pipe often retains high-pressures, so this line should also be pressure-resistant.
  • Expansion valve: This is the last step before the evaporator. In most systems, the expansion-valve hoses and related fittings need to be pressure-resistant.
  • Evaporator line: Evaporators and their associated hardware and lines form the low-side of the air-conditioning system. Hoses in this part of the machine move gases that are low-pressure, so these lines do not need to be pressure-resistant. That said, evaporator hoses may carry very cold gases, so they may need to be insulated in some situations.
What is a reduced barrier air-conditioning line?

Depending on where in your Grand Caravan’s system it works, the A/C line may need to be relatively thick to support various functions. These types of lines with thick diameters are known as regular barrier lines.

In contrast to regular barrier designs, reduced barrier models have sidewalls that are much thinner than traditional A/C lines. The thinner hoses make it easy for repair professionals to manipulate and secure it. They are also easier to fasten. This is because in addition to clamping, you can crimp the edges of many reduced-barrier designs.

What are hose crimp ferrules?

Every part of the A/C line system in your Dodge Grand Caravan needs to be tough, durable, and air-tight. These rules extend to the fittings as well as the hoses. Crimp ferrules are special connectors that attach hoses and fittings together securely. They come in various diameters and require special tools and training to properly use for a minivan.

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