Q: Doesnt the evaporator also need to be replaced when doing ac compressor?

asked by on June 17, 2017

I need my ac compressor replaced. Does the evaporator come with that and should I get the serpentine belt changed at the same time? Can you really do this service at my home???

My car has 185000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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