the AC on my car is not cooling as well as it has. Return to dealer or fix it myself? How?

Answer 1

That will depend upon the age of your vehicle and what type of refrigerant it uses.

If it's a newer model that uses R-134a you can do it yourself if you know what you're doing.

If it's an older (pre 1996 or so) unit that uses R-12, you'll need to take it to a certified technician. In that case, it would probably be cheaper to have it converted to use R-134a.

Answer 2

I would never return any car to the dealer for repair unless it is under full warranty. And honestly i would never try to fix it myself. First and foremost, try to call around and see who has cheap prices. The yellow pages is a good place to start. And, especially if you are female, you may get a high price, but no price is set in stone. Just use your gift of gab and when you talk to people over the phone let them know that you have found someone cheaprer (even if you havnt) for the business, ppl will generally lower their prices.

Answer 3

Depends on your level of expertise. Do you feel comfortable with recharging the freon and finding the reason why it is low? If so, get the dye and the light and goggles you will need to find the leak. If not, let a mechanic versed in A/C (not necessarily a dealer) do it.

Answer 4

If the vehicle is still under warranty, definitely take it to the dealer. If it's not, and you have the means to fix it yourself, then of course do so. However, if you're not certain of what's wrong with it, or if you don't have the right tools, it might save time to simply take it to a repair shop to be fixed.

Answer 5

Freon can be added at most any garage, probable for a lot less about 65 to 85 dollars.

Answer 6

fix it yourself no big deal just get a can of freon from an auto parts store and look for the low-side of the AC system and fill'er up

Answer 7

PROBABLY LOW ON FREON. GO BUY SOME AND FILL IT YOURSELF.