Acura 2001 MDX Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 288)

Run the air conditioning at least once

a week during the cold weather

months. Run it for at least ten

minutes while you are driving at a

steady speed with the engine at

normal operating temperature. This

circulates the lubricating oil con-

tained in the refrigerant.

If the air conditioning does not get as

cold as before, have your dealer

check the system. Recharge the

system with Refrigerant HFC-134a

(R-134a). (See Specifications on page

.)

Your vehicle’s air conditioning is a

sealed system. Any major mainte-

nance, such as recharging, should be

done by a qualified mechanic. You

can do a couple of things to make

sure the air conditioning works

efficiently.

Periodically check the engine’s

radiator and air conditioning

condenser for leaves, insects, and

dirt stuck to the front surface. These

block the air flow and reduce cooling

efficiency. Use a light spray from a

hose or a soft brush to remove them.

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Maintenance

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Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

f acility uses a ref rigerant recycling

system. This system captures the

ref rigerant f or reuse. Releasing

refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

The condenser and radiator fins bend

easily. Only use a low-pressure spray

or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

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