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Run aircon reasonably regularly say once a month just

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I believe it is advisable to run the aircon reasonably regularly say once a month just to keep the seals and bearings free and lubricated.
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I dont think it matters what temp it runs at and it only needs 10 mins each time if you are averse to running for a complete journey for some reason.
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My indi has said that the seals and pipes can get stiff if the air-con never gets used but seems to think that mine are fine at the moment.
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I believe it is advisable to run the aircon reasonably regularly say once a month just to keep the seals and bearings free and lubricated.
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I dont think it matters what temp it runs at and it only needs 10 mins each time if you are averse to running for a complete journey for some reason.
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My indi has said that the seals and pipes can get stiff if the air-con never gets used but seems to think that mine are fine at the moment.
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My MY2003 996 doesn't get used as much as it probably should. As a result of this the air-con gets even less use as I'm more of a 'window-down and listen to the engine' fan! I'm a bit concerned that I should be running the air-con at full blast every now and again - even if I just leave the car idling. Should I run the air-con at its hottest or its coldest - or both!? I've heard that running it hot can kill some of the bugs that can cause bad odours but should I run it as cold as it'll go too...? If so: which first, hot or cold, or doesn't it matter? My indi has said that the seals and pipes can get stiff if the air-con never gets used but seems to think that mine are fine at the moment. I just want to avoid any big unnecessary bills if I can! Thanks for any advice. Adrian.

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I believe it is advisable to run the aircon reasonably regularly say once a month just to keep the seals and bearings free and lubricated. I dont think it matters what temp it runs at and it only needs 10 mins each time if you are averse to running for a complete journey for some reason. Others may know mare......

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