| LKimura |
I have an 03 with approximately 77K miles.
What's the latest on re-charging the AC? Is this something that should be done on a scheduled basis? Should it be done after a period of time?
What's the approximate cost?
I'll be going to Vegas in a month or so and want to make sure I'll be comfortable.
Thanks for your help |
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| craigster |
| You can just have it checked by an auto A/C shop. I have a '96 Maxima that has never had new freon put in and it is just fine so unless you know you have a problem, it is probably ok. |
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| zebelkhan |
| AC system is a sealed unit and should never require refill unless one of the components wear out and freon leaks. So if your AC is reasonably cooling (and I say reasonably because you cannot expect it to get the interior down to 40 degrees when it is 100 degrees out) you should not have to worry. Also, unnecessarily connecting devices just to "check" usually leads to faulty valves and discharge of gas. |
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| njjoe |
Wait, did I hear that right? Are you MO-fanatics saying you don't change your Freon on a regular basis? I have read about people changing their Mobile-1 engine oil at 3,000 miles, their CVT fluid at 40,000, the brake fluid at 30,000, so why not the refrigerant at xx,xxx?? ;)
You just know there is a dealer out there somewhere who has convinced some old lady that her 2002 Oldsmobile needs to have it's Freon changed because it is "old".
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| crash |
| I had to have mine recharged last summer w/ 90KM's on it. Thing just would churn out any cold air. |
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| Kris |
quote:
Originally posted by njjoe
Wait, did I hear that right? Are you MO-fanatics saying you don't change your Freon on a regular basis? I have read about people changing their Mobile-1 engine oil at 3,000 miles, their CVT fluid at 40,000, the brake fluid at 30,000, so why not the refrigerant at xx,xxx?? ;)
You just know there is a dealer out there somewhere who has convinced some old lady that her 2002 Oldsmobile needs to have it's Freon changed because it is "old".
-njjoe
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| Eric L. |
I'd have the R134a recharged if the AC wasn't feeling cold enough. The FSM gives guidelines for how cold the air should be with AC on full blast - if its not cold enough, it says the system should be checked and recharged if necessary.
There are DIY kits to give your R134a a small boost with refridgerant and lubricant (the oil is an essential component) - its a tiny bottle you buy at the auto parts store and you can add it to your system with an AC hose. Did that to my 97 Maxima before a long road trip and it did make the AC a little more cold. |
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