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Air con - re-gass or pressure tested?
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:21 am
by 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
Re: Air con - re-gass or pressure tested?
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:36 am
by 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
Re: Air con - re-gass or pressure tested?
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:40 am
by 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 .
Re: Air con - re-gass or pressure tested?
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:03 pm
by cooa99
Thanks guys,
I just hope no issues other than a fill up