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Jul 13th, 2019, 15:33 | #1 |
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Was reading about the use of a/c or not
Now granted I haven't used it much in any car I have had because it either didn't work or because I simply prefer fresh air from the window. I know it uses some fuel but not that much I don't think but know like anything mechanical ect it is better to use is regular or it will pack up.
Just to ask though.... when it is turned on and a bit colder but not freezing does that mean it IS still working but needs regassed, just wondered. |
Jul 13th, 2019, 18:58 | #2 |
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Any moving part will seize if nor used.
The ac compressor has moving parts. Ensure you use it at least once every three months.
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If the outside temperature is high and you set the climate to Low you should be able to feel the difference but not to the point of having to put a scarf and gloves on, |
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Jul 13th, 2019, 20:31 | #5 |
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Whenever I have our cars aircon serviced - which is generally ever two years - I measure the temp at the dash vents so I know if the performance deteriorates.
To test, I close all the vents apart from one of the dash vents - turn the temp to coldest setting and fan to maximum speed. With a temp probe measure the temp at the vent when it stabilises. 'er indoors '07 Mini Cooper with manual air con is 6 degrees. Both of my Volvo's with climate measure 7 degrees.
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Thanks guys....I know everyone talks in Celsius I am still in Fahrenheit I just cant get my head round C at all. So Clan that will be about 86f, I wont be going out in that to dam hot.
I am very uncomfy in the mid 70s so there is no way I could stand the heat where my sister is in Tennessee at 90!. I will do what ITS says and see what's what and take it from there. I have noticed that too as in working a/c now isn't as cold as it was years ago as I remember an old Saab 9000 and was b%^&y freezing, I guess these days are gone because of the combined systems plus they cant use R34 id that's the right name. They call it "progress" that right |
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