The last service I did was somewhere in year 2013, yearly I only change the aircond filter. So on March 2018, the aircond begin to show sign of less cold air blowing out from its air vent. I have expected, the aircond must be service or else aircond compressor will be damage and more money need to be spend for a new or recond compressor. So from 2013 to 2018, that is 5 years period ... best to do it every 4 years.
The tips is: Once the aircond is less cold or none, do not turn on the aircond. Send the car to the aircond shop for check up.
I did the same thing here and they told me there was a slight leakage on the aircond compressor. While the aircond compressor was still able to pump, high chances it's still working. Only need to replace the seal and overhaul the compressor. Or else a new aircond compressor alone ( RM950 for new) not including other replacement item...all that might set be back about RM1500 !
The old aircond on the vice before overhaul. And after servicing, the shop give a good wash .
Here are the parts and pricing:
Lip Seal O-ring rubber + Compressor Oil - RM180
Freon Gas R134 - RM45
New Expansion valve - RM130
Drier Filter - RM65
Air cond Service - RM65
Labour - RM65
Aircond belt - Nil ( recently replace)
Total : RM550
