- Oct 25, 2012
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So turned in the air conditioner in my 2005 TB LT SWB today for the first time this year and it wasn’t as cold as I remembered it being. Now this truck has always had the lazy AC since new, meaning that it takes a bit to get cold when you first start it up especially at idle. This was different though. It never really got ice cold. It got very cool after driving a while but never cold like I remember it being. I know an AC system is supposed to be 100% sealed and should technically never lose any of its charge, but is it reasonable that after 15 years there is a small cumulative amount of loss that is affecting performance? If I do in fact have a pinhole leak that is so small that it needs a topping off every year or 2 then it’s probably smart I just do that rather than replace parts on it at this point. Has anyone used any of the home AC recharge kits that I see available at the parts stores? The ones I’ve seen have a gauge built into them. I would prefer one with no stop leak additive in it as I have read the substances they use can clog the system and cause more problems. Any certain brands preferred? Any tips or tricks? I have no experience with AC systems and am hoping my charge is just slightly low. Thanks for any help.
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