I just put a whole 12oz can in and the pressure didn't change at all. It was not empty to begin with, I just wanted to top it off since my car is 7 years old.
2006-06-24 10:55:31 · 9 answers · asked by msu_grad00 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sorry, my car is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird. I'm using a cheap gauge from the auto parts store. The A/C was feeling a bit weak so I added a can of the stuff with oil and booster built in.
2006-06-25 03:55:19 · update #1
I normally put in three cans to fill the system. You can check to see what your capacities should be. Your car should also have a decal that tells you what the charge and capacity should be.
Good Luck
2006-06-24 11:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by NEWBEE1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should have the a/c system sucked down at a shop and have them put the 134 in two reasons one thats the only way to raelly know how much 134 is in the car two if there is a slow leak your ac system has an oil that lubricates the system that may need to be added also you dont want to over charge the system it could cause a problem with the compressor.
2006-06-24 11:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by jblubello 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok get a real sets of gauges pressure when off on the low side should be equivelant tothe ambeant tem out side +- 10 lbs while running 30 -40 lbs on low side
check the low pressure swich on the accumulator and jump it with a paper clip, also it needs to be running for it to suck the freon in, check the front of compressor should be spnning if it dosent move at all with it running the compressors shot i did ac for years on cars
2006-06-24 11:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by ilikecheezeburgers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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RE :How much R-134a does the average car a/c system hold?
I just put a whole 12oz can in and the pressure didn't change at all. It was not empty to begin with, I just wanted to top it off since my car is 7 years old.
Update: Sorry, my car is a 2000 Pontiac Firebird. I'm using a cheap gauge from the auto parts store. The A/C was feeling a bit weak so I added a can of the stuff with oil and booster built in.
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2017-03-25 23:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by Alfredo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
average is about 2lbs (2-3 12oz cans) some newer cars wont cycle a\c unlesss you clear codes from body computor, should always give year make model when you ask question, for instance 7 year old cadillac needs code cleared while 7 year old ford escort doesnt
2006-06-24 11:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by bestwrencher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2000 Lincoln town car takes about 4-5 minutes to produce cool air. I have added 2 cans. Same results.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Jim
2014-06-22 14:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check under the hood . there should be a sticker that says how much refrigerant it holds. some systems hold up to 9lbs. of refrigerant.
2006-06-24 11:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cadillac 1999 deville
2014-09-12 05:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by Tomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how many cans should i get to recharge my system
2015-08-24 14:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by Sara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋