Bob's Motoring Tips
Run your air conditioning in Winter.....are we kidding!
The Air Conditioning system in your vehicle is not usually covered by most manufacturers servicing schedules and the refrigerant gas that is used to operate the system depletes over time. On average most vehicles lose up to 15% per annum this problem can be caused when then system is not used during the winter months allowing the small "O" ring seals to dry out resulting in a gradual deterioration in system performance eventually resulting in the system being too low to operate at all.
Most problems of this type can be put right fairly easily by a leak check of your system followed by a complete refill of your air conditioning refrigerant, this is sometimes referred to as a re-gas. Please contact us for your air con annual service or re-gas.
Air conditioning system smells odd
If you notice any strange smells when you put your air-con on then this could be signs of bacteria build up on your system.
As systems become older or are used infrequently the air conditioning system can start to develop bacteria, micro organisms and even mould or fungi growing especially behind the dash panel on the evaporator, this can lead to some very unpleasant odours. Some even claim this can result in headaches and flu like symptom sometimes referred to as sick car syndrome.
Don't suffer any longer air con systems can be treated effectively with an anti-bacterial treatment that destroys the bacteria growth and leaves your car smelling fresh again.
The earlier this is treated the better you will feel!
So its worth running your air con once a week even in Winter, it'll stop the seals running dry but we'd recommend turning the heat up!
Till the next time
Safe Motoring.
