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Originally Posted by EddieV4runnin
It gets sprayed into the vents with the A/C on, it’s suppose to clean out the evaporator and give it a nice fresh scent. I doubt they would charge so little to evacuate and recharge the system. You won’t get any benefit out of it.
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I was going off of what the OP
@ JAXJeremy
described the A/C Refresher as being in his post (with his attached photo indicating refrigerant/recharge).
I would agree that this "A/C Refresher" is not what comes to my mind when I think of this term. It is the two step process that Toyota service departments use:
Step 1: A/C Power Foam (Evaporator Cleaner and Refresher)
Step 2: ConditionAire (Automotive Ventilation System Refresher)
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/1829516-post12.html
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07-07-2020, 09:17 AM
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I haven't taken the time to read all of the replies you've received so I apologize if this has been said. I had a funky mildew smell coming from my vents a few weeks ago so I took it to Keith Peirson in Orange Park. They did the A/C Refresh kit and the smell completely went away. Matter of fact, the air coming out of my vents now smells like a new car again. From what I understand, the refresh is a sanitize of your A/C system and Evap coils. I highly recommend it.
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07-07-2020, 09:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bossman
I was going off of what the OP
@ JAXJeremy
described the A/C Refresher as being in his post (with his attached photo indicating refrigerant/recharge).
I would agree that this "A/C Refresher" is not what comes to my mind when I think of this term. It is the two step process that Toyota service departments use:
Step 1: A/C Power Foam (Evaporator Cleaner and Refresher)
Step 2: ConditionAire (Automotive Ventilation System Refresher)
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/1829516-post12.html
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I think you could save some money and get the same results by using the autoparts store version of the condensor cleaning foam mentioned above and spraying lysol into the cowl air intake. Toyota likes to price their parts and service at a premium.
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07-07-2020, 09:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bossman
I was going off of what the OP
@ JAXJeremy
described the A/C Refresher as being in his post (with his attached photo indicating refrigerant/recharge).
I would agree that this "A/C Refresher" is not what comes to my mind when I think of this term. It is the two step process that Toyota service departments use:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/1829516-post12.html
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This is where I feel like they were being a bit deceptive..I clearly know my 2 year old 4Runner doesn't have a leaking A/C, but the description they provided of the "service" makes it appear that I need a recharge..I feel like that's some shady s**t especially in Florida where you'd get old people going in and thinking their A/C is going to crap out if they don't get this done..
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I haven't taken the time to read all of the replies you've received so I apologize if this has been said. I had a funky mildew smell coming from my vents a few weeks ago so I took it to Keith Peirson in Orange Park. They did the A/C Refresh kit and the smell completely went away. Matter of fact, the air coming out of my vents now smells like a new car again. From what I understand, the refresh is a sanitize of your A/C system and Evap coils. I highly recommend it.
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I don't have any odor at all in mine..In fact, it still has some of the new car smell.
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07-07-2020, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ogre75
I think you could save some money and get the same results by using the autoparts store version of the condensor cleaning foam mentioned above and spraying lysol into the cowl air intake. Toyota likes to price their parts and service at a premium.
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I think that's the same with all dealerships..it's where they make their $$..
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07-07-2020, 10:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Messeritus
I haven't taken the time to read all of the replies you've received so I apologize if this has been said. I had a funky mildew smell coming from my vents a few weeks ago so I took it to Keith Peirson in Orange Park. They did the A/C Refresh kit and the smell completely went away. Matter of fact, the air coming out of my vents now smells like a new car again. From what I understand, the refresh is a sanitize of your A/C system and Evap coils. I highly recommend it.
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Every now and then I get a mildew smell. I take that as it’s time to change the filter if I haven’t already changed it recently and it goes away. They are very cheap so I usually change it every other month or so.
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07-07-2020, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by EddieV4runnin
He needs that service ASAP or else the A/C could stop working while he’s on a trip and we wouldn’t that to happen.
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We had that happen on a desert trip with grandma, (not in a Toyota) gave her a baggie with ice in it. She put it on her head. Looked funny since the remains of lunch were still in the bag.
Compressor locked up, 3 belt system, cut the belt and continued.
Larned how to replace a compressor and evacuate and charge the system.
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07-07-2020, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BobsTrail
We had that happen on a desert trip with grandma, (not in a Toyota) gave her a baggie with ice in it. She put it on her head. Looked funny since the remains of lunch were still in the bag.
Compressor locked up, 3 belt system, cut the belt and continued.
Larned how to replace a compressor and evacuate and charge the system.
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sounds like a Chevy Chase movie...I'm picturing family vacation..
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07-11-2020, 05:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EddieV4runnin
It gets sprayed into the vents with the A/C on, it’s suppose to clean out the evaporator and give it a nice fresh scent. I doubt they would charge so little to evacuate and recharge the system. You won’t get any benefit out of it.
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Ditto, I have had this done on my wife’s 2008 Lexus ES350 several times over the years as they are notorious for developing a musty smell. It actually gets squirted up thru the drain line that removes the condensation you see on the ground when A/C is used. Price was $60. BTW Lexus dealer wanted $110, hence one of many reasons her’s get serviced by Toyota dealer. OBTW her car has never had a A/C cooling problem in the nearly 13 yrs it has been around.
I have joked with her if it ever is a problem, I have a fix in mind.
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