Q: hello. I gave 2006 exterra. I put canned coolant in bu only last a couple of days. .do you think compressor is shot or p
2005 exterra .Ac not working properly. When we put canned coolant in, it only lasts a couple of days. I hope it's not compressor. Could it be gasket or o rings
My car has 170000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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