According to a DIY manual I bought for my Nissan Primera air conditioning systems leak over time no matter how well sealed they are so recharging the AC system should be seen as regular maintenance like changing the oil or breakpads. As I am new to aircon is this true? How can I tell if my aircon needs recharging? It is working but a freind was in the car recently and she said it wasn't working as well as her new car does (my Primera is a 1998 with 40K on the clock). It was stored for about 2 years but the seller assured me it had been started and run for 10 mins a month as per the instructions for the aircon in the owners handbook.
BTW - Why are you supposed to run the aircon for at least 10 mins a month? Why is this good for the lubrication?
I notice when I turn the aircon on there is a very slight squeaking sound - is this a cause for concern?
Thanks for any info.
Regards,
John Smith.