Hi all,I live in the UK and therefore rarley see the sun, I havent used my ACfor at least 6 months now due to the cold, rain, sleet, snow etc.. Butmy friend told me you should let the AC run for a little while everyweek so that it doesnt mess up!is that true?Regards

Yes. The seals can dry out when it's not used for long periods and'pickup' when it finally is causing wear to them. I have another UK made car with AC which runs the compressor when youselect demist - as well as making sure it's used during the wintermonths the AC helps dry out the air.

Should you let your AC run for at least 10mins a Week!

Feb 14, 2007 22 Replies

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R. Mark Clayton 19 years ago

Usually 600 and 800 rpm, but will depend on engine.

In E23's AC was automatically selected if you chose defrost.

In E32's the AC switched independently of defrost, but gave far better results if it was on.

E38 is similar to E32 IIRC, but I had got into the habit of switching the AC on at the same time as demist.

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Dave Plowman (News) 19 years ago

Given AC is inhibited from working below a certain temperature it seems like a worthless function?

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bjn 19 years ago

That is **way** too sweeping of a statement.

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