Anyone else had to gas there l494 yet? mines a 2014 and just had it done in June, but it seems I've developed a leak as its now august and is no longer cold...

expensive stuff as well this new clean green hyf formula.

whilst I'm on topic, anyone else had leaks? and do we know the common areas yet?

Cheers in advance.

Condenser is the most common area, big exposed rad at the front of the car...

And the gas is bloody expensive. Around £100 per kilo...

Thanks Mikey, it goes into an independent for a leak test diagnostic on Tuesday before it goes to the dealer fingers crossed its something covered under warranty!

last recharge was 150...

ill let you know how it goes.

Had mine done twice in a month but both times, reported as no leaks found, and it's going off again

Modern day A/C machines are rubbish at detecting leaks imo. They test for leaks whilst the system is in a vacuumed state which unless there is a big hole they will pass the vacuum test every time, making you believe the system is fit for charging. The only way we test properly is to fill the system with compressed air to around 8 bar (which is rest pressure on a hot day), then soak the various components (mainly the condenser as its the most popular spot for leaks) with soapy water then the locate the leak from there.
This saves the embarrassment of wasting expensive gas and customers hard earned cash 2012 Evoque
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Seems like mine has stopped working again. Another £150 for a months working air con. Supposed to have die in the system but apparently no leaks

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Where are you based Sally?

 Merc C220 estate Sport AMG
Merc C220 estate Sport AMG 125 year edition
Alfa GT
Rover 76 V6