There are air conditioning refrigerant op-up kits for sale in motorists shops, how good are they and should I consider using them?
A. European law now prohibits the sale of refrigerants to unlicensed persons. Once the current stocks of these kits have been exhausted they will no longer be available. We strongly recommend against using them because they are potentially harmful to your vehicle and will certainly void any manufacturers warranty on the compressor. . If you suspect that your system is not functioning correctly simply adding more refrigerant could actually do more harm. Also, be aware that many of the kits contain a leak inhibitor. These inhibitors have not proved ineffective in sealing leaky air-conditioning systems and will contaminate any gas that is left in your system which you will have to pay for its disposal. Also, having inexperience in handling high pressure gases could lead to an accident where you could easily injure yourself and others.
