Car Ac

[iansterling]

just been told from the garage that my ac has lost gas because it has not been used regularly.
the car is 18 months old and i use ac when i need it. is this b/s to charge me?

[bhg481]

I have read reports claiming that you should use A/C regularly or it can lead to problems. I have climate control on my car, so never turn off the A/C and I've had 14 years trouble-free usage so far, with a service every 4 years or so.

[Fitzer]

If the AC is not used regularly the seals in the system dry up (the gas circulating lubricates them) and so the gas escapes.

[youngmafbog]

Yes it should be run regularly, even in winter.

[ToraToraTora]

yes the seals go and the gas leaks out, use regularly, you don't have to have it on cold.

[Hopkirk]

While the comments are true 18 months is ridiculously short. If it is still cooling, I would suspect you are right that they are charging for unnecessary work.

[nero2024]

my car ac is only run to clear the screen in winter and its only been recharged once in 12 years still works icy cold, your been taken for a ride Ian