I've learned alot on how to take care of my baby from you guys. Just want to know what a diy'er like myself can do to help her a/c perform at its best this summer. No nothings wrong but I'm very preventive and just want to know what to check or look out for. TIA

 

ac is a sealed system. no maintenance req. if it doesnt work, then you have issues.

 

The only thing you can really "do" is to top off your freon.

 

Then I'm good to go. No coolant leaks or anything else. Getting ready to do a cabin filter. Need a mix motor. Too but that can wait. I'm gonna look up the 'topping off freon' thanks alot

 

if you have ac guages to ck the freon operating pressure- you can add a few ounces to the system when needed-trained people only please~~

If it blows cold on the freeway- its working

 

You could check the evaporator and condensor for debris (bugs, leaves, etc.) clogging them. Anything that reduces air flow degrades efficiency.

 

the cabin air filter needs to be clean and flowing too-
replace it yearly- proably never been done if you havnt hit that DIY yet
shop vac to remove leaves and crud

 

the actuall a/c system should basically required no maintance, bus said the subbort stuff has to be check priodicaally and such lookiung gor no obstructuctions and such in the way