A/C drier filter
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A/C drier filter
So I believe I know what this is for since my wife's blew up and sent the little pieces of packing into her condenser and compressor which basically wrecked her whole A/C system; I'm assuming the packing in the drier absorbs moisture in the freon so that it does not corrode the internals of your A/C system or degrade the freon?
The mechanic said that the drier should be replaced every 30k miles or something. Is this true? Should I be replacing this on my S?
I would assume I would have to evacuate and recharge the freon to do this though?
Thanks.
The mechanic said that the drier should be replaced every 30k miles or something. Is this true? Should I be replacing this on my S?
I would assume I would have to evacuate and recharge the freon to do this though?
Thanks.
#2
I have an Acura RSX Type S (2005, 6 speed trans, 123,000 daily driven miles) have never serviced the a/c (other than the cabin filter.
No problems, I don't think that the drier needs replacing...
My 2003 S2000 with close to 30,000 miles (garage queen) never a problem with the a/c or anything else, ice cold a/c everytime.
I would not worry, just follow the maintenance schedule and if it ain't broken, leave it alone...
No problems, I don't think that the drier needs replacing...
My 2003 S2000 with close to 30,000 miles (garage queen) never a problem with the a/c or anything else, ice cold a/c everytime.
I would not worry, just follow the maintenance schedule and if it ain't broken, leave it alone...
#4
no need to regularly service the drier. very very rare that it would come apart like that. what usually happens is the compressor breaks internally and sends chunks into the drier which then results in even more debris throughout the rest of the system.
#6
That's my theory anyways lol.
#7
Is the Dryer the canister that hangs out in front of the A/C or is it something else?
I had my system open for a week and didn't realize i need to replace it too. Can't find any part called a dryer/drier.
I had my system open for a week and didn't realize i need to replace it too. Can't find any part called a dryer/drier.
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The A/C system is not a 100% sealed system. Depending on where you live, sooner or later you'll have to replace it. It's a cheap part, the most expensive part is getting the system evacuated and re-filled. If you live in a place with low humidity like Southern California or the desert you'll likely never have to replace it. If you live somewhere with a lot of humidity, then I'd say once every 6-7 years 80,000 miles it's probably a good idea. You'll know it needs replacing because you'll start seeing mist come out of the vents regularly.
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The A/C system is not a 100% sealed system. Depending on where you live, sooner or later you'll have to replace it. It's a cheap part, the most expensive part is getting the system evacuated and re-filled. If you live in a place with low humidity like Southern California or the desert you'll likely never have to replace it. If you live somewhere with a lot of humidity, then I'd say once every 6-7 years 80,000 miles it's probably a good idea. You'll know it needs replacing because you'll start seeing mist come out of the vents regularly.
Mist or condensed fog does not indicate the drier is bad. The drier is internal to the ac system. The mist or visible water condensing in the air is from humid air contacting the cold evaporator inside the pax compartment (dash). See it all the time on non-refrigerant cooled systems like aircraft "pack' systems.