Air con, when to regas?

mikeecho

Ok
So I've a 2012 car. Had it since 2015.

I've no idea if it's ever been regassed.
Now, it cools the car fine.

But I'm wondering if a regas will make it even colder (before the weather changes)

How often should a constantly used system need a top up ?

Atlantic Dawn

I've heard people say you should top it up every 2-3 years. Topping up will certainly make it cooler provided everything else is working properly. It's a good idea to change the pollen filter too or inspect it to see what condition it's in, would replace every 2 years at a minimum.

OldMrBrennan83

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Atlantic Dawn

Patww79 wrote: »

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It's bacteria building up on the pollen filter or internally. If it's real bad you might need to get the system treated to clean it, you can buy kits or bring it to a specialist, sometimes changing the pollen filter will clear the smell. Best way to prevent is to turn the AC off about 2 minutes or so from your destination and allow the fan to run fresh external air through.

Ubbquittious

You know the hot snap has arrived when these threads start rolling in the door

mikeecho

Ubbquittious wrote: »

You know the hot snap has arrived when these threads start rolling in the door

I was waiting for someone else to start it... but I'm impatient .


So.. to regas, or not to regas

Money no object.. the wife is loaded

Gumbo

mikeecho wrote: »

I was waiting for someone else to start it... but I'm impatient .


So.. to regas, or not to regas

Money no object.. the wife is loaded

It only costs about €50 in most local garages.
No harm getting it done every 3-4 years depending on useage.

Atlantic Dawn

There's nothing like sitting in the car these days with all the windows up and AC on full, it's as good as a trip to Lourdes.

corks finest

mikeecho wrote: »

Ubbquittious wrote: »

You know the hot snap has arrived when these threads start rolling in the door

I was waiting for someone else to start it... but I'm impatient .


So.. to regas, or not to regas

Money no object.. the wife is loaded

Can I borrow her?

corks finest

mikeecho wrote: »

Ubbquittious wrote: »

You know the hot snap has arrived when these threads start rolling in the door

I was waiting for someone else to start it... but I'm impatient .


So.. to regas, or not to regas

Money no object.. the wife is loaded

Can I borrow her?

corks finest

mikeecho wrote: »

Ubbquittious wrote: »

You know the hot snap has arrived when these threads start rolling in the door

I was waiting for someone else to start it... but I'm impatient .


So.. to regas, or not to regas

Money no object.. the wife is loaded

Can I borrow her?

theteal

Never done it. 10 year old car. A/C works a treat.

Odyssey 2005

So good..he said it thrice...
LANGERS

mikeecho

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

So good..he said it thrice...
LANGERS

He smells of desperation

M S E

mikeecho wrote: »

Ok
So I've a 2012 car. Had it since 2015.

I've no idea if it's ever been regassed.
Now, it cools the car fine.

But I'm wondering if a regas will make it even colder (before the weather changes)

How often should a constantly used system need a top up ?

Getting my own done Friday. Pollen filter replaced today. Mechanic recommended at least every three years. Will see how it goes Friday.