air conditioning service.....

neilmac

Just starting to tweak...
Jul 12, 2006
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What does it actaully involve? Just noticed that ours was due up in may this year and as yet havent had it done....
 

jedi knight

BIG AND BOUNCY
Jun 18, 2004
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West Midlands
Think they re-gas it :confused:

Anyway seen this offer for Air-con svc discount of 20%, don't know if it's again good though.


http://www.arnoldclark.com/servicing/servicing_repairs/vouchers/index.html


From thier website;


Why should I have my Air Conditioning System Serviced?

When the air conditioning system in your vehicle is left unused for a period of time unpleasant and sometimes unhealthy odours can occur, encouraging the onset of sore throats and allergic reactions. This is due to the condensation in your system combining with the heat from the vehicle engine to create an environment where bacteria & fungi can grow.

Also, overtime your system will leak refrigerant gas. This gas actually cools the air that enters the vehicle & circulates the oil which lubricates the compressor, therefore it is an essential part of the system and requires to be regularly refilled.

When the gas used within the air conditioning system escapes it causes the air conditioning to run inefficiently, making the compressor work harder and increasing your overall fuel consumption.


Regular servicing of your Air Conditioning not only helps to prevent illness & allergies, it also ensures your vehicle runs more efficiently and saves you money.

To save you even more money, we will discount the cost of a Full Air Conditioning Service by 20% - Print off the voucher and pass this to your local Arnold Clark or Machargs Service Reception to receive this exclusive discount.
 

jedi knight

BIG AND BOUNCY
Jun 18, 2004
793
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West Midlands
From the vauxhall website;

The system will be tested for leaks, particularly important since the oil lubricating the air conditioning system is suspended within the refrigerant gas. The existing gas will be removed and filtered before returning it to the system and topped up where necessary. Fresh oil will also be added.

So I guess it will be similar.
 

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They change the fluid and the air filter... it's that filter that they sometimes get wrong and you get a wet patch in the front passenger side well. I was OK, but they had been down there since there was a carpet lug thingey lying about.
 
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