So, I post a week or two ago about leaking AC (got a slow leak, lasts a few weeks before recharge). I decided to go the environmentally friendly route and have it checked out one more time. I take it to the local AC guy. He keeps it most of the day, calls me and says compressor is leaking. Can fix it for $850!!!!! So, after I stop laughing, I pick the car up (at least the guy didn’t charge me anything for the testing), and tell him no-can-do.
Do I need to take my car somewhere and have the system de-pressurized or can I just crack it open? The guy quoted a new A/C accumulator also. He said once you break open the system, you must replace the accumulator. Is that true and if so why?
many thanks.