AC seems weak ...charge it?
#1
AC seems weak ...charge it?
It's been more than 100 degrees F in California for more than a weak.
My car, 2003 Maxima SE, has 85k miles on it and the AC already seems to be weak. It is not as cold as it should be. Even when the weather is not as hot, the AC only blows out "cool" air. It's not icy cold as it used to be.
I am thinking that it is time to be recharged. Could it be something else? I have a brand new AC belt and no problems with the car.
I searched the forum and i checked the sticky, but not much luck....
How hard is to charge the AC on my own?
1. What type of AC fluid/gas do i need to buy?
2. How much do i need? 1 can, 2 cans?
3. Can i buy it from autoparts store?
4. Has anyone already done it on their 2000+ Maxima?
Thank you!
My car, 2003 Maxima SE, has 85k miles on it and the AC already seems to be weak. It is not as cold as it should be. Even when the weather is not as hot, the AC only blows out "cool" air. It's not icy cold as it used to be.
I am thinking that it is time to be recharged. Could it be something else? I have a brand new AC belt and no problems with the car.
I searched the forum and i checked the sticky, but not much luck....
How hard is to charge the AC on my own?
1. What type of AC fluid/gas do i need to buy?
2. How much do i need? 1 can, 2 cans?
3. Can i buy it from autoparts store?
4. Has anyone already done it on their 2000+ Maxima?
Thank you!
#4
Originally Posted by dansmax2003
It's been more than 100 degrees F in California for more than a weak.
My car, 2003 Maxima SE, has 85k miles on it and the AC already seems to be weak. It is not as cold as it should be. Even when the weather is not as hot, the AC only blows out "cool" air. It's not icy cold as it used to be.
I am thinking that it is time to be recharged. Could it be something else? I have a brand new AC belt and no problems with the car.
I searched the forum and i checked the sticky, but not much luck....
How hard is to charge the AC on my own?
1. What type of AC fluid/gas do i need to buy?
2. How much do i need? 1 can, 2 cans?
3. Can i buy it from autoparts store?
4. Has anyone already done it on their 2000+ Maxima?
Thank you!
My car, 2003 Maxima SE, has 85k miles on it and the AC already seems to be weak. It is not as cold as it should be. Even when the weather is not as hot, the AC only blows out "cool" air. It's not icy cold as it used to be.
I am thinking that it is time to be recharged. Could it be something else? I have a brand new AC belt and no problems with the car.
I searched the forum and i checked the sticky, but not much luck....
How hard is to charge the AC on my own?
1. What type of AC fluid/gas do i need to buy?
2. How much do i need? 1 can, 2 cans?
3. Can i buy it from autoparts store?
4. Has anyone already done it on their 2000+ Maxima?
Thank you!
#6
Originally Posted by jeff4725
re-charge. Works for me.
Thanks!
#7
Originally Posted by dansmax2003
What type of fluid do i need to buy?? I know there are a few different kinds, some used in older cars. (R12) What do i need to get for our cars?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#11
Originally Posted by theMax
Take a therometer and check it at the vent. It should read about 42 degrees. .
lol.
if you can get yours to read 42ºF in 95 deg with 50-70% humidity under test and inspection conditions, ill give you $20
vent temp depends largely on ambient conditions. you need to run recirc, full fan speed, full cold and have engine speed at 2000 rpm.
if you do have a leak, itll only be a while before it leaks out again. you need to locate teh leak, and fix it... then add refrigerant.
#12
Go buy yourself about 2-3 cans of R-134A refrigerant (The only stuff that is legal to use) and 1 big can of Ester Oil. You can't add the refrigerant without the oil. Some companies mix the refrigerant and oil together in one big can and give you a gauge to see what you're doing. Some companies put colored dye in the refrigerant to make it easier for you to locate leaks if any exist.
I think adding Ester oil to your system every few years is a good idea to keep the seals going for a long time.
I think adding Ester oil to your system every few years is a good idea to keep the seals going for a long time.
#13
A can of refrigerant is cheap like $18 at auto zone it's a quick fix takes about 15 min. I think my A/C is fine as long as a have the reticulate button pressed otherwise it doesn't seem to work at all which is normal for most cars.
#14
Originally Posted by Jibberish18
Go buy yourself about 2-3 cans of R-134A refrigerant (The only stuff that is legal to use)
and 1 big can of Ester Oil.
lol
You can't add the refrigerant without the oil.
I think adding Ester oil to your system every few years is a good idea to keep the seals going for a long time.
Originally Posted by Jesse729
it's a quick fix takes about 15 min.
I think my A/C is fine as long as a have the reticulate button pressed otherwise it doesn't seem to work at all which is normal for most cars.
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#15
I think my A/C is fine as long as a have the reticulate button pressed otherwise it doesn't seem to work at all which is normal for most cars.
really? and why is that?
and 1 big can of Ester Oil.
lol
lol
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lol. i think youll lock up your compressor after about 3 years.
If any of my info was wrong then please correct me. Don't want people getting the wrong facts.
#16
Does anybody know what type of oil is used for the AC compressor? I went to Autozone and they have three different kinds of PAG oil with different viscosity. The car manual refers to Nissan Type-S or ND type S??? If the system has a slow leak, say a 12oz can every 5 years, does the oil leak, too? Or only the refrigenant is able to escape, but the oil stays in the system?
#17
Originally Posted by Jibberish18
I've been told that adding refrigerant without the Ester oil is not recommended.
Theirs different sized Ester Oil cans.
![slant](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/slant.gif)
Why's this? As long as you have refrigerant in their or if you're adding some refrigerant.
the system doesnt lose oil, and the oil keeps its properties for quite a long time, theres no need to add more.
#20
well i'll try to help you guys out i'm an HVAC TECH (aka heating and air conditioning) if its not cooling well the most likely cause is low on charge and recharging is only a temp fix but unless you have real guages reclaimers vacum pumps and other stuff like that just a quick boost from the cans you buy at checker or where ever are fine. Car acs have so much vibration on them they tend to leak on fittings and paying someone to find and fix the leak costs alot. and i have no idea what your talking about on adding oil unless you have opened up the whole system and done a tear down you shouldn't need to add any oil on minor repairs. just shoot in a can or two and call it good.
all cars now have R-134a i believe the last car to come with R-12 stopped in 1994
all cars now have R-134a i believe the last car to come with R-12 stopped in 1994
#21
Originally Posted by dansmax2003
It's been more than 100 degrees F in California for more than a weak.
My car, 2003 Maxima SE, has 85k miles on it and the AC already seems to be weak. It is not as cold as it should be. Even when the weather is not as hot, the AC only blows out "cool" air. It's not icy cold as it used to be.
I am thinking that it is time to be recharged. Could it be something else? I have a brand new AC belt and no problems with the car.
I searched the forum and i checked the sticky, but not much luck....
How hard is to charge the AC on my own?
1. What type of AC fluid/gas do i need to buy?
2. How much do i need? 1 can, 2 cans?
3. Can i buy it from autoparts store?
4. Has anyone already done it on their 2000+ Maxima?
Thank you!
My car, 2003 Maxima SE, has 85k miles on it and the AC already seems to be weak. It is not as cold as it should be. Even when the weather is not as hot, the AC only blows out "cool" air. It's not icy cold as it used to be.
I am thinking that it is time to be recharged. Could it be something else? I have a brand new AC belt and no problems with the car.
I searched the forum and i checked the sticky, but not much luck....
How hard is to charge the AC on my own?
1. What type of AC fluid/gas do i need to buy?
2. How much do i need? 1 can, 2 cans?
3. Can i buy it from autoparts store?
4. Has anyone already done it on their 2000+ Maxima?
Thank you!
#22
Originally Posted by Jibberish18
I think adding Ester oil to your system every few years is a good idea to keep the seals going for a long time.
#23
Originally Posted by theMax
It should read about 42 degrees. The fluid we have is not as cold as the freon that used to be used. Also do you have a UDP? As said if you have a leak in your system, it will leak again. Stores sell the can of recharge with a build in gauge, its relativly easy to ensure you have the proper pressure.
#24
Originally Posted by Jesse729
I think my A/C is fine as long as a have the reticulate button pressed otherwise it doesn't seem to work at all
![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Man. I wish my car had a reticulate button. Cause the A/C in my 2nd gen doesn't work and my 5th gen is weak and takes forever to get cold.
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#27
Originally Posted by meccanoble
i put freon in and the clutch is catching and i'm getting A/C. Good looks everyone, I have A/C AGAIN!!!! YAY!!!!
#28
For what it;s worth, I had two different 5th Gen Maxima's, a 2000 SE and a 2002 SE. Both had, what I'd call, adequate air conditioning, but no better than that. On the hottest days, it seemed like it took forever to cool down the car.
I just recently upgraded to a 6th Gen, 2007 Maxima SE, and this sucker gets cold within the first two minutes. The automatic climate control system works great, getting through the fast-fan-and-recirc cycle rather quickly, even during our recent stretch of around 100° weather, reaching a comfortable in-cabin temperature, shutting off the recirc and reducing the fan speed down to a quiet 2 or 3 setting.
After six years in the 5th Gen's, where I got used to the less-powerful A/C, this car is literally a breath of fresh air.
Harry
I just recently upgraded to a 6th Gen, 2007 Maxima SE, and this sucker gets cold within the first two minutes. The automatic climate control system works great, getting through the fast-fan-and-recirc cycle rather quickly, even during our recent stretch of around 100° weather, reaching a comfortable in-cabin temperature, shutting off the recirc and reducing the fan speed down to a quiet 2 or 3 setting.
After six years in the 5th Gen's, where I got used to the less-powerful A/C, this car is literally a breath of fresh air.
Harry
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