By Dave Trux
Okay,
now that I have your attention, this headline actually makes a lot of
sense. Air conditioning systems are sealed systems with lots of
rubber seals. Rubber seals need to be lubricated to extend their
life. By running your air conditioning in January and other winter
months, times when you normally wouldn't run it, you’re actually
lubricating those seals.
While
most people know that freon is the refrigerant in you're a/c
system, not everyone realizes that there is oil in freon. It's that
oil that is lubricating those seals; therefore, it's important that
you periodically run your air conditioning, even in the cold winter
months. Just 5-10 minutes at a time and twice a month will help keep
your seals lubricated.
The
same principals apply to your windows. Windows have rubber seals
around them. Those seals help keep the wind, weather and road noise
out. If you don’t use your windows in the winter months, the seals
may start to stick to the glass, which is going to put extra stress
on the window regulator and motor, increasing the likelihood of a
power window failure. So, it’s important to roll your windows up
and down periodically.
If
you hear a clicking noise from inside the door panel while operating
the window, that's the tell-tale sign of a failing window
regulator. If this happens, I strongly advise you to take your car in
to your trusted service center immediately. That would be preferable
to using it on a rainy day and then having it stuck in the down
position while you drive to the shop with a trash bag in your door!
Editor’s
notes: Dave Trux is the owner of Valley Motorwerks in Rancho Cordova,
CA. Their address is 11401 White Rock Road, their phone number is
(916) 636-9526 and their website is www.vmwerks.com.
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