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Why did your Chevy lumina air conditioner stop working and your alternator need replacing right after an oil change this in a car with no problems or warning Could the mechanic be at fault here?
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∙ 18y ago
About the only thing I could think of that might cause this from changing the oil is this...an I'm not saying this is the answer, but merely a possibility. There are wires that dangle near the oil filter. I never really looked to see where these wires even go, but look near the filter and see if any of these wires were pinched by the oil filter. Maybe one is for the AC and/or maybe a pinch caused a short to the alternator. If you find wires pinched...don't move anything yet. Try to get pictures first.
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