AC maintenance question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by fortheanimals, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. fortheanimals

    fortheanimals Junior Member

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    hello all,

    i've read before that an air conditioning system should be run for at least 30 minutes at least once a month to keep it in good shape. something about the freon?

    i can't remember if i read this about the prius or if this only applies to other/older cars with non-electric ac.

    any help appreciated.

    cheers.
     
  2. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    This hoary advice applies to Prius-toric cars with an ICE-powered compressor. Your Prius' AC is electric. Set the temperature you like, leave it on AUTO, and forget it...

    Relax and enjoy!