by Stifull » Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:10 am
Re aircon... Loss of gas is usually because the "O" ring seals in the connections are perished . When you get a regas they should put 3 things into the system... The gas, UV dye so they can see leaks with a UV light, and oil to keep the seals in good condition. Unfortunately, people don't know to run their aircon for 10-15 minutes every couple of weeks during winter etc to keep the systems seals well oiled.. so ..they dry out and leak. If it needs a regas I would leave it go till you get back. Make sure when you Park it, the aircon is set to turn on when the car is started so it gets circulated every couple of weeks and get it regassed when you get home. Someone made a comment about vermin eating wiring etc.. Good point.. They will strip wires and also build nests in the engine compartment. I once opened the bonnet of a Forester that someone had left stored at a friends place for 2-3 years. It was under a tarp in their yard which was a terrible plan from the beginning...Anyway you could not see the engine. The entire area on top of the engine was hidden under long grass and leaves and bits of rubbish that several generations of vermin had dragged in for nesting.. I would strongly recommend that you put some owl friendly rat poison in the shed... You can make your own with sugar, salt and plaster of paris.. They eat it, get thirsty, have a drink and then set hard as a rock....It's as quick as poison but wont effect predatory native birds like owls, frogmouths, etc...
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