How long does your aircon last?

[redz]

As title..

How long does your aircon last after 'filling up'??

I regassed mine in August 2011 and it's completely gone..

In my other cars it's lasted twice as long!!

[Horizon]

[quote="redz"]
As title..

How long does your aircon last after 'filling up'??

I regassed mine in August 2011 and it's completely gone..

In my other cars it's lasted twice as long!!
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It's probably got a small leak on the refrigerant circuit . It is recommended that you use the Aircon on a regular basis to prevent the seals drying out. They can inject an ultra violet additive in with the gas to show up any leaks.
I have had several cars with air con and only had to have one re gassed.

[X5Sport]

I'd agree with the leak theory.  Unless you aren't using the a/c all the time?  The system needs to be run to keep the seals in good nick otherwise they dry out and the system starts to lose gas - up to 15% a year.

My E53 only had to be topped up once when it was about 5 years old.  Our E46 is 9 years old and is still fine.

The a/c climate control in our cars is just left on all the time as it makes naff all difference in terms of fuel economy.

Richard

[petert]

I've had mine topped up and 'repaired' twice since I got the car.  First time they found a leak from a seal (and I do leave the air con on all the time as advised) and the second time when they found a leak from a passing Schrader valve. 
Canada can be a bit punishing on air con systems because it's darn cold in the winter and darn hot in the summer...
Peter T

[fenj66]

my aircon appears to be blessed with no leaks so far in 5 years of ownership. it still gets down to +1C at the vents.
in winter i usually leave it off and just run it briefly every couple of weeks.

[redz]

hmmm.. when it was degassed they checked for leaks.. or maybe not! lol

oh well. better get it checked!