A timely tip about car air conditioning

Use it or lose it

Yesterday you may have switched-on your air con. It was pretty sticky in sunny Sussex. But this morning although it was a bright, clear sunny-day, the air had a nip in it.

For some motorists today might be the last day they use their AC until next summer. The problem is if you don't use it you lose it. Then you will most likely have to pay your dealer to have it fixed. Neglect is not covered under a new car warranty.

Here's what happens. If you don't use your air conditioning the contents settle, seperate and won't work. Most systems are self-lubricating and will dry up which may cause leaks.

Here's a tip for the winter.

To keep your air con working you must use it once a week. So in the morning when your windscreen is misted use the AC to clear it. You don't have to wait for your engineto warm-up for the heating system to work. Just use your air conditioning on HOT. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes by which time you can switch to your normal heating system.

Regards
Ralph
More on the subject of air conditioning http://www.carbuyersinfo.co.uk/do_you_know_these_facts_about_air_conditioning.htm