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3 Signs Your Car’s AC Needs a Cooling Gas

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Iqra Bashir
3 Signs Your Car’s AC Needs a Cooling Gas

As with any mechanical system, time is an enemy. As leaks begin to develop in the air conditioning system, the refrigerant (Freon) and/or the pressure levels of the system begin to drop. The performance of your car's air conditioning system will consequently weaken until it fails altogether. Leaks not only affect your vehicle's AC, but they also would reduce your gas mileage by forcing your air conditioner to work harder! The following 3 are the reasons that your car might need cooling gas.


Why Does Your Car’s AC Needs a Cooling Gas?


Your A/C is Blowing Warm Air


One of the most obvious symptoms of low Freon levels is if your air conditioner is blowing warm or room temperature air. As we discussed, the air conditioning system in your vehicle operates by circulating this pressurized refrigerant. When the amount drops too low, it eventually affects performance.


Listen For The AC Clutch to Engage


When you turn on your vehicle's air conditioner, if you listen closely, you will hear a 'click' that signifies the clutch is engaging. If the Freon levels are too low, the clutch will fail to engage which means there's not enough refrigerant for the compressor to pressurize. In other words, your air conditioning system has nothing to work with!


Visible Refrigerant Leaks


Another more serious symptom of low Freon levels is visible leaking. If you notice a leak, you will know it's Freon if it appears as a 'thin' greasy substance. These leaks often appear under the hood around the compressor, inside the cabin, or leaking under your vehicle. If you notice leaking, you should head over to your local auto repair shop and have an ASE-Certified technician diagnose the issue and take care of your vehicle's AC issues.


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