AC Leak Stop ProSeal
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AC Leak Stop ProSeal
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My AC has a slow leak, I usually have to charge it once a month and I had only charged it twice last year. This year its getting hot and I have a RED TEK refrigerant & RED TEK ProSeal can. In the past, when I start charging the system the compressor will kick in and I keep charging to the recommended level.
Do you recommend that I use the StopLeak ProSeal as a cheap fix? if so, I can't find any information on if I should start charging the system with the ProSEAL with the compressor off or should I start with the refrigerant to get the compressor going then start adding the ProSEAL?
I can't find any instructions
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2006 GS300 158K Miles
My AC has a slow leak, I usually have to charge it once a month and I had only charged it twice last year. This year its getting hot and I have a RED TEK refrigerant & RED TEK ProSeal can. In the past, when I start charging the system the compressor will kick in and I keep charging to the recommended level.
Do you recommend that I use the StopLeak ProSeal as a cheap fix? if so, I can't find any information on if I should start charging the system with the ProSEAL with the compressor off or should I start with the refrigerant to get the compressor going then start adding the ProSEAL?
I can't find any instructions
Thanks
2006 GS300 158K Miles
It makes no sense to put off proper repair unless you're planning on selling it this summer. I believe those sealer products have a telltale uv dye that would disclose the fact you have a leak to the buyer. Not to mention it's bad karma to hide a defect. Generally, none of these stop leaks are a good idea, they just put gunk into the system that becomes an issue when you get it repaired. Plus, modern AC systems use very small amounts of refrigerant, making it easy to overcharge and cause more potential damage when you do a top off. You also have air and moisture in the system from your last top off. Many times leaks are just o-rings that need replacement, the refrigerant will be removed, the system dried out and fresh added.
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The reason not to do a proper repair is because AC repair is very expensive and it could cost in the $2500 or more, specially with a 14 year old car...so its not worth the fix. Now, if you have a good honest AC repair guy then maybe worth fixing it but otherwise the dealership is your only option.
$35 every summer to charge the system all of the sudden might be an acceptable solution.
$35 every summer to charge the system all of the sudden might be an acceptable solution.
I hear your concern. Have you had it leaked checked? Less than $100. Depending on what's leaking, it may only be $300-400 to fix. They put in a dye that glows under uv light and special glasses to reveal the leaking part. They can even show you the leak so you will know they're not making up a big bill. If you have a dealer near by, you most certainly have several AC shops near by to do the test. Hope this gives you some hope. Mileage wise, your car should have lots of years left but maybe it's in rough shape and not worth it. BTW, it's not flat out, black and white wrong to do it your way, just other options.
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It isn't ideal either to let a leaking system alone as refrigerant is very harmful for the environment. Just having the system checked doesn't cost too much and is a very good idea to begin with.
Last edited by PauloFR; Jun 21, 2020 at 07:02 PM.
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