I have a 2000 Sentra Se 2.0, about 145K. AC worked, but took a while to get cold, and didn't get as cold as it used to. I figured it just needed a recharge.
I took it to a generic tire and auto place, and was told the low pressure line was leaking. Since the place dealt mainly with tires and suspension, I decided to take it to a place I trust.
This place didn't find the leak in the low pressure line, but when they went to recharge the AC system, they found a broken seal in the compressor and all the fluid leaked out. They told me that the compressor needed to be replaced. I normally trust this place, but my repair estimate just jumped from 250 to almost 1000. Can you tell from this info which place gave the right diagnosis?
Also, will a remanufactured compressor work as well as a new? I plan to keep the car as long as possible, so is it worth an extra $300 to buy new?
Thanks
Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM
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