Hey all,
So i had been topping off my a/c annually, and this year it didn't take when they added a can at my local oil change shop. The compressor got really growly and they said, sorry take it somewhere else that compressor needs to replaced, you're looking at $2k.
So my neighbourhood shade tree mechanic concured the compressor was gone. I got one at RockAuto and he slapped it in. I took it for a recharge today, told them I had just replaced the compressor. The kid puts the can in and the air got colder, but not really cold. His supervisor comes over and says that they only top off the low pressure system and I need to take it a place that will do a proper recharge on the high pressure system too. $40, no big deal on my end, I knew it was a gamble jsut doing a top off.
So, my question, is it true that I should get it properly recharged? Kal Tire says about $200, and that's not flushing the system, just doing a proper top off. Is that top off different then adding a can to the low pressure side? Is it worth my money?
Thanks,
Justin