A/C Recharge (Air Conditioning Service)
An A/C recharge is a service in which the refrigerant is recovered, the system is evacuated and then refilled with the correct quantity.
What is A/C Recharge (Air Conditioning Service)?
A service machine recovers the old refrigerant, measures it and often separates oil and moisture. A vacuum is held for a while to remove moisture and to check that the system is tight. The exact amount of refrigerant and compressor oil specified by the manufacturer is then added.
How it works
Only the right quantity gives correct cooling; both too little and too much reduce performance and can harm the compressor.
Why it matters for your car
If the system was empty, the leak should be found and repaired first; simply refilling usually lasts only a short time. DIY top-up cans do not measure the existing charge and can introduce sealants that damage service equipment.
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