Originally Posted by
andi t5
using an air con system does not use gas, its when you dont use it the problems start, the refrigerent contains lubricant which prevents the seals in the system from drying out(and lubes the compressor bearings) if you dont use the system for some time the seals then dry out and leaks start ,thats why so many people in this country have problems they never use the thing for months over winter first hot day they switch it on and guess what, its not working for some strange reason, , you need to run your system every week for at least ten minutes to ensure this doesnt happen, classic case of, "it you dont use it you lose it"! ive got climate in my v70 and i just have it switched on permantly no reason not to ps if you car aint got a pollen filter fitted get it retro fitted it will help to keep the nightmare evaporator problem at bay
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