2006-06-27 01:47:35 · 8 answers · asked by cbstone10 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, if it the R-134a you can buy cans for this and refill hose at Wal-Wort or most Auto Parts stores. Last time I checked it was about $6-7 a can with tax where I live. When you do this before you tighten down the fitting on your Low side of the car. Turn on the Freon slowly and allow it to bleed the air out of the Hose, then tighten down and fill. You can tell when the air out not take long.
2006-06-27 01:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mentioned AC so you must mean AC.
Yes I also will figure your system is in a newer car so you will be replacing R134a refrigerant.
You will use the low pressure side to add to R134a.
Attach your gauges.
Start the car turn on the AC and open the valve to add the refrigerant. This is a pressured system so be careful.
If this is not clear then you need to read up more on how the AC system works and the proper readings for the low and high side as well as the correct location of the fittings.
You should have it done by someone who has done it before or take it to a shop so you don't over charge the system and check for leaks.
2006-06-27 09:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by scoutaboutpack26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I understand your question, you are asking if you can add refrigerant to your AC system. The answer is yes. You can purchase a kit at your local parts store to add refrigerant to your system. It is a small can of gas that also has some oil in it and it usually comes with the hose to attach to the system. Keep in mind that if the system pressure is low, there is a leak somewhere and adding gas is a short-term fix. You can also purchase leak detector fluid to find leaks.
If your car is several years old, then make sure you hold the gas container up-side-down to add oil to the system along with the gas. Please read and understand all the warning labels and good luck.
2006-06-27 08:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by wrench this 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposing you have the equipment, yes.
You need refridgerant, not coolant. coolant is for the radiator.
You need to pressure test the system, then load for the correct psi.
So while you can, its less hassle to just go and get it done.
To get refrigerant, you have to get more than you would need for your car, and thus not save any money in the long run.
2006-06-27 08:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by dagomithost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i remember correctly, you may not be able to buy freon without a special licence, plus you have to bleed the system when filling and you may not have the proper equipment, freon is bad for the ozone and environment, so you have to dispose of it properly
2006-06-27 08:56:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unscrew cap. Pour in coolant to appropriate level.
Now do mean CHARGE your AC system? Thats different.
2006-06-27 08:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by DesignR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have never done this before than get a trained mechanic.
When I first did this myself I wasted enough to buy a mechanic...
2006-06-27 09:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO its not a sensible option
2006-06-27 08:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋