Typically with today being the real first warm day I decided to put the a/c on in my 2001 306. No cold air like last year at all! Does this mean it needs recharging and if so what's the likely cost?
TIA
cheers, Len
Yes it will probabaly need charging, most places will put a dye in the system, then if it looses pressure again, they will be able to find the leak.
Cost, Average cost for the service is about =A370 + vat
Regards Slim
Cost, Average cost for the service is about £70 + vat
Regards Slim
Of course a service is always best, but you can now get the refill canisters from Halfords etc, for about £30.
yes someone used one of these on a Xantia, he reported that it worked fine.
Regards Slim
Haven't you guys heard of running your AC for 5 minutes, twice a week during winter?
This keeps the seals on the AC compressor coated in oil and prevents the gas from leaking out!
Matt
I use mine in winter all the time, as dry air will thaw the car quicker.
You can use it with heat you know, not just cold !
Regards Slim
Do a search on this group. Leaking pipes, from corrosion, are VERY common on the 306. It's normally one or both of the pipes that run under the radiator. You'll soon know if you refill and it doesn't last.
Waves.
I used the cheaper tin without a pressure gauge. Its not quite as cold as it once was but is perfectly good.
Many thanks, I've been quoted 60 + VAT so that seems very good!
cheers, Len
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