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Thu 22 Aug 2013 15:22
air con servicing - Will Marshall

How often does this need doing?

My Sorento is coming up to its second service..

Edited by Will Marshall on 22/08/2013 at 15:23

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Thu 22 Aug 2013 16:35
air con servicing - RT

I have mine done every two years - properly, by vacuuming out all the old refrigerant, carrying out a pressure test, refilling with the specified refrigerant and lubricant and adding UV dye at the same time.

I use a local specialist - cheaper than dealer and better than fast-fit places.

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Thu 22 Aug 2013 21:21
air con servicing - Will Marshall

Thanks for the advice. I haven't had a chance to ring round yet.

What's the uv dye for?

This is my dealer's blurb.

£59..includes: Recovery of refrigerant,evacuation of air and moisture from system. Recharging refrigerant to recommended levels Adding fresh system oil Check operation of air conditional system Full visual inspection, temperature and leak checks .

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Thu 22 Aug 2013 21:29
air con servicing - RT

The UV dye allows a quick easy way of finding subsequent leaks using a UV light.

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Fri 23 Aug 2013 17:36
air con servicing - Will Marshall

cheers.

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