My a/c has started to blow not as cold any more. I have been able to get it cold but only after around 20-25 min where as before it took only around 5 mins. Can i just recharge the A/C? If so is it something i could do myself (a beginner mechanical skills) or would i have to take it somewhere? How do i do it?

 

could be build up in the AC

 

hwo do i find out? Is this something i shouldnt be messing with?

 

Honeslty, the worst thing that can happen is, well..... it'll blow up & you'll die.... Just kidding.
Your Air Conditioning should not take 25 minutes to get cold, it shouldn't even take 5 minutes. It should be instantaneous as they run off a gas. It may be that it just needs to be re-filled. I dont think that there is way to test as usually people just fill em' up again when no cold air comes out.

 

cant do it yourselt... and quit bitchen and roll down the window.. god your spoiled!!

 

Very Funny Redgoat.... So I take it you dont have A/C?

 

where do i buy the stuff to do this?
any special type i need for it b/c its an audi?

 

I paid $26.49 for a can of R134A in Strauss Auto. Make sure your car uses this gas. With the A/C on find the low pressure valve. It will be colder and have a larger diameter than the high pressure side. Buy a can with a pressure gauge. Hook it up and recharge.

 

no My A/C works... wouldnt have it anyother way..

I dont think your Audi has a low pressure valve.. not sure though

 

Is that any different than the $7 cans of coolant you can find at K-mart?