How to make my ac cooler

[Sanderpman12]

Hi all,
2013 model s,

How do i make my ac cooler? Feel like its not cold enough like that new car ac feeling.

Can i do it myself? If so any videos?
How much does tesla service cost to fix it?

Thanks

 

[NewbyMaybe]

If you have the glass roof then you are basically sitting in a green house. Shade is key if you are parked.

Most a/c shops can check the pressure but your computer will let you know if there is a problem because the battery bank relies on the cooling system heavily during summer.

I've noticed my car seems to radiate heat tremendously after the sun has baked it for a short time.

If you can't get the car to cool down in the morning then you know there's a problem.

 

[Sanderpman12]

If you have the glass roof then you are basically sitting in a green house. Shade is key if you are parked.

Most a/c shops can check the pressure but your computer will let you know if there is a problem because the battery bank relies on the cooling system heavily during summer.

I've noticed my car seems to radiate heat tremendously after the sun has baked it for a short time.

If you can't get the car to cool down in the morning then you know there's a problem.

Yeah i have a glass roof, but the other day went in my friends model 3 and the ac was just way better and stronger. We both have glass roofs

 

[NewbyMaybe]

Yeah i have a glass roof, but the other day went in my friends model 3 and the ac was just way better and stronger. We both have glass roofs

3's are smaller inside, have a more efficient, advanced a/c system.

Color of the car's exterior/interior can also make a difference.

Check your controls, if you are on "power saver" then switch it off.

 

[Sanderpman12]

3's are smaller inside, have a more efficient, advanced a/c system.

Color of the car's exterior/interior can also make a difference.

Check your controls, if you are on "power saver" then switch it off.

I see, is it possible to add more cold ac to it though? Or to check how much it has like regular cars?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

I see, is it possible to add more cold ac to it though? Or to check how much it has like regular cars?

Our AC system works just like any other. You can check and add refrigerant, or have a service station do it for you.

I’d advise to use the free online service manual as a reference, though, to make sure you add refrigerant to the right line.

 

[Sanderpman12]

Our AC system works just like any other. You can check and add refrigerant, or have a service station do it for you.

I’d advise to use the free online service manual as a reference, though, to make sure you add refrigerant to the right line.

How much would it cost for service center to do it? Or can i go to any ac place?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

How much would it cost for service center to do it? Or can i go to any ac place?

I wasn’t talking about service center.

Just a respectable mechanic, I tend to go for Euro shops.

 

[ucmndd]

AC service really isn’t a DIY thing.

 

[Aggmeister2010]

AC service really isn’t a DIY thing.

Sure it is, if you do your research (as with all things).

Especially if all you’re doing is checking refrigerant level/pressure and adding to the high line if needed.

 

[NewbyMaybe]

Also check the filter.

 

[Sanderpman12]

I wasn’t talking about service center.

Just a respectable mechanic, I tend to go for Euro shops.

How much does it cost usually?

 

[STS-134]

Our AC system works just like any other. You can check and add refrigerant, or have a service station do it for you.

I’d advise to use the free online service manual as a reference, though, to make sure you add refrigerant to the right line.

You shouldn't ever have to add refrigerant to an AC system. If your refrigerant is low, then either it wasn't ever charged properly to begin with, or you have a leak. If you do have a leak, then don't waste money on adding refrigerant unless you've already identified and fixed the leak.

 

[ucmndd]

Sure it is, if you do your research (as with all things).

Especially if all you’re doing is checking refrigerant level/pressure and adding to the high line if needed.

The only way refrigerant gets low is if you have a leak. If you have a leak it needs to be identified and fixed, and unless you’re really lucky that generally means evacuating the system by recovering the refrigerant, performing the repair, then drawing a vacuum before recharging to the correct pressure and with the correct amount of non-conductive oil.

Doing it right means a lot of specialized equipment. I’m 100% for DIY and do as much maintenance as I can myself but I happily farm out the AC work. It’s just not worth trying to save a few bucks.

 

[Aggmeister2010]

The only way refrigerant gets low is if you have a leak. If you have a leak it needs to be identified and fixed, and unless you’re really lucky that generally means evacuating the system by recovering the refrigerant, performing the repair, then drawing a vacuum before recharging to the correct pressure and with the correct amount of non-conductive oil.

Doing it right means a lot of specialized equipment. I’m 100% for DIY and do as much maintenance as I can myself but I happily farm out the AC work. It’s just not worth trying to save a few bucks.

Totally agree. But as a “get me through the rest of the summer” fix, you can DIY it. Hell, my old Tacoma had a leak so slow a can of refrigerant lasted me 4 years.