How to *avoid* A/C problems
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How to *avoid* A/C problems
Sorry if this is in the wrong thread moderators, I didn't post under problems and fixes because I don't have one yet but want to prevent one.
I've finally have a car with air conditioning that works! And mama, does it work, this is the best A/C unit I've experienced. Thank-you Acura!
Should you turn the air conditioner on sometimes/all the time? during the winter to prevent it from ever breaking? I live in Canada - cold winters.
Thanks!
I've finally have a car with air conditioning that works! And mama, does it work, this is the best A/C unit I've experienced. Thank-you Acura!
Should you turn the air conditioner on sometimes/all the time? during the winter to prevent it from ever breaking? I live in Canada - cold winters.
Thanks!
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From what I know, you should NOT leave your A/C on all the time. The A/C should be allowed to cool down for 5 minutes or so before you park your car. In the winter, you can use it to defrost, but if you don't happen to need it, you should still turn it on every other week for 10-15 min to keep the system lubricated.
Again, just read online...someone with more mechanical expertise may be more able to explain
Again, just read online...someone with more mechanical expertise may be more able to explain
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You need to ensure that you use the AC year-round. Most problems with AC systems in Canada come from people not using their AC in the winter, which means that the oil doesnt circulate through the system, leaving seals and hoses to dry out and eventually leak.
As i64X suggested, the AC will come on when you use the defrost feature. Using this regularly should lengthen the life of your AC system!
It's been hot around here these last few days, and I've been very impressed with the AC system!
As i64X suggested, the AC will come on when you use the defrost feature. Using this regularly should lengthen the life of your AC system!
It's been hot around here these last few days, and I've been very impressed with the AC system!
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Originally Posted by Overtaxed
Sorry if this is in the wrong thread moderators, I didn't post under problems and fixes because I don't have one yet but want to prevent one.
I've finally have a car with air conditioning that works! And mama, does it work, this is the best A/C unit I've experienced. Thank-you Acura!
Should you turn the air conditioner on sometimes/all the time? during the winter to prevent it from ever breaking? I live in Canada - cold winters.
Thanks!
I've finally have a car with air conditioning that works! And mama, does it work, this is the best A/C unit I've experienced. Thank-you Acura!
Should you turn the air conditioner on sometimes/all the time? during the winter to prevent it from ever breaking? I live in Canada - cold winters.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by enzojr
From what I know, you should NOT leave your A/C on all the time. The A/C should be allowed to cool down for 5 minutes or so before you park your car.
As for the A/C system in the winter time, you do need to run it once in a while.
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