Air con - re-gass or pressure tested?

[cooa99]

Hi,

My Air con gas has been empty and now used in over 2 years.

Do I need to have it tested before it can be filled  with gas again?.

Any recommendation of places to go?

Thanks

[X5Sport]

Simplest will be somewhere like Halfrauds as they have the kit to re-gas and pressure test - or look for a local to you a/c checking company.  It cost me £50 incl gas a couple of years back on my E53. 

If you have got leaks in the compressor you would be looking at a potential big bill.  The gas lubricates the seals so if you have an empty system your seals could be dried out.

Richard

[ChrisLux]

£50-60 shud be most to pay for a check-up and re-gas .

Best way to keep seals lubricated is to use a/c all year round . In winter 5 mins every other day
is enuff , that's what I do with mine and I've never had any probs .

[cooa99]

Thanks  guys,

I just hope no issues other than a fill up