# Is this car AC maintenance idea valid

**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-car-ac-maintenance-idea-valid/1001663
**Category:** Factual Questions
**Created:** [May 17, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-car-ac-maintenance-idea-valid/1001663 "2024-05-17T01:08:56Z")
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### Author: ![Snipe70e](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/51bf81/32.png) [@Snipe70e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snipe70e)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-car-ac-maintenance-idea-valid/1001663/21 "2024-05-31T07:26:29Z")

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> [@LSLGuy](#):
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> There’s still a can penetration to get electricity into the can where the motor is.

Yes but the penetration for electrical does not have any moving parts. That type of seal almost never leaks unless damaged. If electrical seals leaked often then refrigerator would need to be recharged or replaced more often.

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