Q: A/C Transmission Slips but when off it runs smooth

asked by on October 12, 2016

A/C Transmission Slips but when off it runs smooth. Do I need to do a Freon recharge please let me know? Also when do I need to replace the timing chain at how many miles. Please let me know and how much for a job like that.

My car has 123000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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