# IMO

Posted by MIKE (93VE) on September 07, 2002 at 21:49:00:

In Reply to: I don't think so--> posted by John vdP on September 07, 2002 at 20:50:51:

If you're not firmiliar with AC system and reading the pressure gauges you should probably leave it to the mechanics even though we're all DIY's when it comes to most if not all things on our car. There are many different variables than can effect your pressure gauge readings, from blockage in the high or low side, high or low freon levels and even the outside ambient temp and humidity can effect your pressure readings. At times I hear folks say they have to top off their freon level maybe once every year or so and they think this is normal. A perfectly sealed and running AC systems should last as long as the components in the system, there should never be a need to top off freon unless there's a leak. Luckily for me my AC has been running like a champ the past 6yrs and I have yet to service the system. I live in south Florida and my windows are tinted and at times I find myself turning down the blower motors to the lowest speed and adjusting the temp blend knob, but not all the time. Anyway good luck on what you decide because I still owe you one with helping me out on those used VTC's. Of course this is going to Ken and not John, even though you did send me copies of the TSB way back in the days.

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: If you're not firmiliar with AC system and reading the pressure gauges you should probably leave it to the mechanics even though we're all DIY's when it comes to most if not all things on our car. There are many different variables than can effect your pressure gauge readings, from blockage in the high or low side, high or low freon levels and even the outside ambient temp and humidity can effect your pressure readings. At times I hear folks say they have to top off their freon level maybe once every year or so and they think this is normal. A perfectly sealed and running AC systems should last as long as the components in the system, there should never be a need to top off freon unless there's a leak. Luckily for me my AC has been running like a champ the past 6yrs and I have yet to service the system. I live in south Florida and my windows are tinted and at times I find myself turning down the blower motors to the lowest speed and adjusting the temp blend knob, but not all the time. Anyway good luck on what you decide because I still owe you one with helping me out on those used VTC's. Of course this is going to Ken and not John, even though you did send me copies of the TSB way back in the days.