[tm6030]

Two days ago, I had to take my dog to the vette. And it was very hot day... So i put the AC On auto at 16 degrees both sides. It took like 5 mintues for the AC to kick in. It wasn't cold enough. Like on my dad's benz...once you hit the AC button on full blast, you'll freeze. So, my quetion is it possible to get it colder ??

[AdamN52]

Could be your refrigerant is low

[tm6030]

Originally Posted by AdamN52

Could be your refrigerant is low

How would I bring it back to optimum level? Do I buy those gauges I see at Wally World that states that makes your AC colder?

[AviatorBimmer]

Try this:

http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/AC-Pro-...erant/20461354

If it improves your AC, then there is a small leak in your system that needs to be addressed. The above is just a temp remedy for your sweaty ass.

[AdamN52]

Originally Posted by teddymultani

How would I bring it back to optimum level? Do I buy those gauges I see at Wally World that states that makes your AC colder?

Yeah, you can buy kits at NAPA or wherever that have cans of refrigerant with a gauge on the top and just follow the directions. Make sure it's the right kind of refrigerant for your car (likely R134).

I've never done it on my Bimmer, so look up a DIY incase there's some specific procedure for these cars.

If it the cooling performance trails off again then you likely have a leak somewhere and need to replace a hose/fitting/o-ring somewhere in the system.

[tm6030]

Originally Posted by AdamN52

Yeah, you can buy kits at NAPA or wherever that have cans of refrigerant with a gauge on the top and just follow the directions. Make sure it's the right kind of refrigerant for your car (likely R134).

I've never done it on my Bimmer, so look up a DIY incase there's some specific procedure for these cars.

If it the cooling performance trails off again then you likely have a leak somewhere and need to replace a hose/fitting/o-ring somewhere in the system.

How do I find out its a R134? i have a 09 sedan 335i Auto.

[AdamN52]

Here's a DIY
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=refrigerant

There should be a sticker under the hood that lists the type of refrigerant.
I'm pretty sure all cars built since like the '90s use R134a. Just check anyways in case zee Germans want you to use some fancy German refrigerant.

[tm6030]

Originally Posted by AdamN52

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=refrigerant

I just read that DIY which is put together very well. I just need to confirm that I need a R134 or something else !

[PSEE]

your dog gets to drive a vette?

I guess that's where the phrase 'lucky dog' originates!!!

[tm6030]

Originally Posted by PSEE

your dog gets to drive a vette?

I guess that's where the phrase 'lucky dog' originates!!!

LOL just took that in

[falconey]

Originally Posted by teddymultani

I just read that DIY which is put together very well. I just need to confirm that I need a R134 or something else !

Yes, you need R134.

[Eat.Sleep.Race]

i bought a can with gauge, turns out it was a little low on my 02 325i, pressurized it and all was good!!!!!

[dassub]

Unless the car is old as shit, it's R134.
My a/c takes like 5 seconds to get cold, so I'm assuming yours is low.

[Manoah]

my car doesnt cool off very fast either. even at its peak "coldness" its still not that cold. i even asked the BMW SA to take a look at it. he "recharged" it or whatever, and its still the same. no change.

[chatoyer]

I had the same prob last summer. Shrater valves, whatever they are, we're replaced under warranty.

[smithf80]

The AC in our cars isn't really that great to begin with, and I just got a new AC Compressor, Evaporator, and Dryer, it takes a couple miles to really work, at least I think so.

[DOMs335D]

I had the same problem in my 06' 323i and it turned out to be a small hole in the ac system..

[AviatorBimmer]

[Nebraska330xi]

Originally Posted by teddymultani

LOL just took that in

Dammit. This was going to me my post. Yours was a better execution than mine would have been though.

[JDM NA2]

Mine did the same thing and the dealership had to replace my evaporator.