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Four Seasons 38655 A/C Expansion Valve
| Brand | Four Seasons 38655 |
|---|---|
| Color | Brass |
| Refrigerant Type | R134a |
| Type | Txv |
| Super Heat | 9.0 |
| Product line | Expansion Valve |
| Fits | Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 11 vehicles |
TXV design. Provides precise refrigerant flow control for consistent A/C performance.
Brass construction. Durable material helps resist wear in demanding HVAC service.
R134A compatible. Built for use with R134A refrigerant systems.
Cross-references Bosch 17407, Four Seasons 38655 and GKN Löbro 306120 for the same application. See all 24.
Four Seasons 38655 Expansion Valve
The Four Seasons 38655 A/C expansion valve is a TXV-style HVAC flow restrictor built for R134A systems and finished in brass. It helps regulate refrigerant flow into the evaporator for stable air conditioning performance in supported applications, including Chevrolet Corsica, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Pontiac Grand Am.
- Brand: Four Seasons Expansion Valve
- Part number: 38655
- TXV design for refrigerant metering in automotive A/C systems
- Brass construction
- Refrigerant type: R134A
- Super heat setting: 9.0
- Compatible with 1994-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, N/A
- Compatible with 1994-1995 Buick Skylark, N/A
- Compatible with 1994-1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, N/A
- Compatible with 1994-1995 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
Product Details
As a Four Seasons Expansion Valve, part number 38655, this TXV is specified for R134A air conditioning systems and uses a 9.0 super heat setting to control refrigerant delivery at the evaporator. The brass body supports consistent A/C flow management in vehicles that use this valve style, making it a direct-service replacement for the listed fitments. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 182272 for the same application.
Common A/C Issues It Can Address
- Erratic evaporator refrigerant feed
- Weak or inconsistent cabin cooling
- Improper superheat control in the A/C circuit
- Restricted refrigerant flow at the expansion valve
- Service replacement for a worn or failed TXV
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle uses an R134A system and confirm the valve style before installation. Match the replacement to the original application and inspect the surrounding A/C components for contamination or wear that could affect system performance. For fitment reference, this part fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, N/A; 1994-1995 Buick Skylark, N/A; 1994-1995 Oldsmobile Achieva, N/A; and 1994-1995 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A.
Quality Assurance
Four Seasons is a recognized aftermarket brand for HVAC service parts, and this expansion valve is cataloged under part number 38655 for the listed applications. Use the confirmed vehicle fitment and refrigerant specification to verify selection before service.
| Year | Make | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Corsica | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1995 | Buick | Skylark | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Beretta | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Corsica | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1995 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1995 | Pontiac | Grand Am | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Buick | Skylark | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Beretta | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Corsica | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
| 1994 | Pontiac | Grand Am | w/ Valve; Old Part, Exhaust Stock and Reorder.; Expansion Valve |
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