How Often Should the Air Conditioning in a New Car Be Recharged with Refrigerant?

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SanAlyssa
07/29/25 11:15pm
New car air conditioning systems typically require refrigerant recharge every 4-5 years. The main symptom of low refrigerant is insufficient cooling. Methods to determine the refrigerant level in car air conditioning: 1. Low level: When the AC is operating normally, continuous bubbles appear in the sight glass, indicating insufficient refrigerant that needs replenishment. 2. Overcharged: When the AC is operating normally, no bubbles appear in the sight glass, and no temporary bubbles appear when the AC is turned off, indicating excessive refrigerant that needs to be released. 3. Normal level: When the AC is operating normally, no bubbles appear in the sight glass, but temporary bubbles appear when the AC is turned off, indicating the refrigerant level is normal.
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