AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Expert: Todd Puccio Date: 7/9/2008 Subject: 1996 pontiac grand am v6
Question I am currently working on my sisters car. The ac system needs to be recharged, i have looked for almost 2 hours for the recharge point or hook up. where would this be located?
Answer Hi Andrew:
The LO side charge port should be on the lines on the back of the a/c compressor on that car. Some of them have a blue plastic cap on the service port and some have a black cap. ONLY CHARGE ON TH LO SIDE! There should be a tag under the hood that tells you the proper amount of charge to go into the car as well somewhere around 1.3 Lbs. Good luck.
