[tegoetz]

Hello
My 2019 BMW X3 has 30K miles. I recently took it in to the dealership for an oil change. They recommended MOC A/C Evaporator Service for $320 but didnt really provide a good explanation on what the service does.
What is MOC A/C Evaporator Service?
What does it fix?
Whats the risk if I dont do it?
I do live in a hot climate (Houston), but havent noticed anything wrong with my A/C.
Thanks in advance!

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by tegoetz

Hello
My 2019 BMW X3 has 30K miles. I recently took it in to the dealership for an oil change. They recommended MOC A/C Evaporator Service for $320 but didnt really provide a good explanation on what the service does.
What is MOC A/C Evaporator Service?
What does it fix?
Whats the risk if I dont do it?
I do live in a hot climate (Houston), but havent noticed anything wrong with my A/C.
Thanks in advance!

Ah, the "My Old Car" additional service!

Actually, I believe it is the cleaner that works on any bacteria/mold build-up that causes the odd smell that eventually may come out of the AC vents. If/when that happens, just replacing the cabin air filter is not sufficient. The evaporator has to be cleaned as well. I had the air filter and evaporator cleaning done for a combined total of about $250 at our BMW dealer. My wife tells me the AC no longer smells like vinegar when the car starts.

If this is what I think it is and you do nothing, you will be fine, but if/when you have a start-up AC odor, this will be your remedy.

[jeff3820]

If you don't have a moldy smell when using the AC, why pay money to decontaminate the evaporator that doesn't have mold contamination??