Hi forumers,
I need some advise about an item that need repairing for my Latio.
I just sent my latio CVT for 70K servicing, and it is out of warranty.
Lately I notice my engine emits a loud hum like "waaaaa......waaaa...".
How to describe it, like those you often hear when a car is engaged in reverse gear and reversing.
The pitch goes together with the RPM.
Anyway, I got Tan Chong to check, since I am on NPMP package.
The service person just called me, told me that the sound is from my aircon compressor. And if broke will cause engine overheat.
I told him that the sound is even more audible when the aircon is off.
But he told me that it is all linked.
He said if the aircon compressor broke down, it will jam, and the belt will not work, and my car will overheat.
It will cost me some $1250 inclusive of the installation. He said compressor alone is over $900.
What I need to know is this:
Does his explanation make sense? Is the aircon compressor really linked to my engine cooling (radiator I guess) ?
Can I get it cheaper by getting it replaced in outside workshop? Or is it very major that unsafe to do it outside?
Thanks for anyone who can enlighten me.