AC Condenser Damage
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Originally Posted by demob05
I'm still concerned about the warranty issue when installing these shields for the oil coolers and AC condensor.. let's say if I should develop an overheating problems similar to those in these forums, are there any conflicts with my Mazda warranty due to the (however minor) oil cooler screen mods??
Personally, I think there is enough margin in the cars with the dual oil cooler system to easily accommodate a screen that has 65-70% open spaces. (That may not be the case with those cars with single-coolers.) After all, Mazda almost certainly designed in additional cooling capacity to accommodate for impact damage to the cooling fins over the life of the car, and if the screens minimize that damage, it should be a wash.
As I recall, the RB screens, for example, are 70% open mesh. You might want to e-mail RB and ask them your question. I'm sure they will give you their opinion, which is probably better than what you will get anywhere else.
Can they argue that, for example, air flow restrictions from the screens resulted in the damage, and thereby void any warrant work? Don't know how strict car companies are on warranties these days (warranty manual basically discourages any mods).
So in the end, you must use your own judgment and make your own decision on whether or not to add the screens. If you have a good insurance company and good comprehensive coverage in your policy, road debris damage to the coolers/condennsers should be covered. But if you don't, you should seriously consider adding the screens in my opinion.
#27
Thanks guys for the info. I am looking into the Hymee option now. Sorry of this has been a repeat of other threads but I am new to this forum and this was the first thing to hit me (literally :-) ) The screens look great. I, too, am concerned about the warranty aspects so I might invite my dealer to participate in the mod. I am intrigued at how UK Black got the AC condenser repair done under warranty as I am about to enter that debate with my dealer.
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