I've got a '88 Reynard FC with a Lifeline Zero 360 2.25kg Novec 1230 system that is just shy of 5 years old. Been racing with ProAutoSports here in AZ where there is no real tech inspection, it's up to you to make sure you're safe. So it's never had it's 2 year 'service'.
But I plan on running a few SCCA events this year so I need to worry about passing tech inspection, so I have two questions:
Do those running SCCA events service as per manufactures specifications? Or go with 'it's there & gauge shows pressure'?
Does SCCA tech as a general rule check beyond it's there and pressure on the gauge? Actually have you pull the bottle to show the certification is current?
I hate to spend $200+ on a service if I don't need to, bottle says it's good for 10 years... but only if inspected every 2, hydrostatic tested in 5 years. Other option is just wait & see it they look, hope to get a 'fix by next event' notation - but if I do it will be over 5 years old & need the extra cost of hydrostatic testing.