Air Con regas

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:17 pm

It's the gas that leaks, rather than the oil. If it's working OK, I wouldn't worry about it - there was probably oil already in there anyway.

vic swan · Post by **vic swan** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:48 pm

Anyone going for a aircon regas at the likes of Kwikfit etc. must have the following info with them as the fitters do not have any info on Jap imports.
Gas R134a 1150kg
Pag oil 14ml
Standard valve.
Couple this info with a nice smile and everything should be OK. The gadjet they use sucks out out remaing gas and oil in the system. A pressure test then checks for leaks. The new gas and oil is then put in and a temperature check is then made at the vents. All this info is printed out for you. Hope this helps.

Linusface · Post by **Linusface** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:03 am

Vic,
Thanks very much for the 14ml info. Before I go back to Kwikfit, can I ask 2 more questions? ............

1 How do you know it's 14 ml (I have searched for days & not found this info anywhere else).
2 Do you know what grade of PAG oil is recommended (I'm led to believe there are 3 grades).

Thanks again,
Linusface.

martann · Post by **martann** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:19 pm

Just had air con gas re filled at kwik-fit toquay devon near police station on their £44.95 replace and recharge deal. They have no problem doing bongo's or other imports. Main thing is type of gas i.e R134a no problem with this type but R12 no good. Pag oil grade i.e Pag 46 etc. Weight of gas ie 900gms 1 or 2 ports any difference between petrol or diesel + size of engine? Anyway credit where due mine took 700 gms R13a gas, used pag 46 oil forgot to ask how much

Now works a treat. The main thing is there was hardly any in there so i was lucky it didnt seize the compressor bit. I suppose if you havent got the correct specifications this may put people off working on vehicles. Shanes the man to see down here. Nuff said

ChrisEm · Post by **ChrisEm** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:00 pm

I have used one of the diy cans and it was very effective, my aircon has gradually been failing and as I dont use it very much figured the seals may have become dry. I spent £40 on a can and gauge from halfrauds and split the cost with my mate. The gauge can be used independently of the can and is useful for checking pressure any time. The refill cans without gauge assembly are £20. If anyone in my neck of the woods wants the system pressure checked pm me. By the way the £40 deal came with an aircon sanitiser kit which was £12 to buy on its own. Provided that your system hasn't got an obvious dire leak I think this is a very convenient practical way to recharge the system. By the way the can is a gas and oil mix. Possibly a little heath robinson but works well for me and an instant improvement noted.

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