Anyone ever DIY recharge the a/c system?
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Anyone ever DIY recharge the a/c system?
i was told i can buy those recharge kit from autozone or napa..
but how does diy works out for u ?any leak or any screw up ??
anyone ??
thanks
but how does diy works out for u ?any leak or any screw up ??
anyone ??
thanks
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I bought one from the local discount auto with the can, hose, and little gauge. It's really simple to use, just start the vehicle, turn the a/c on max, and screw the can/hose onto the fitting located on your a/c line. Shake and squeeze until the pressure reads correct on the dial indicator. Mine has lasted for a long time. I must've only had a very slight leak. Obviously, if your system is shot, it won't do anything but lighten your wallet $25.
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You can only use the DIY kit if you have RT134, older cars will have had to be retrofitted to handle the new coolant(higher pressure I think).
If you have a rt134 or have hte retrofit it is super easy. I mean like if oil changing is a 1 on the dificulty scale, AC recharge is a -6. My wifes 92 accord had a "leak" that would cost 400 to fix, grabbed a can of recharge and pumped it up 6 months ago, and its still ice cold.
If you have a rt134 or have hte retrofit it is super easy. I mean like if oil changing is a 1 on the dificulty scale, AC recharge is a -6. My wifes 92 accord had a "leak" that would cost 400 to fix, grabbed a can of recharge and pumped it up 6 months ago, and its still ice cold.
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thanks guys..i think my eg civic need rt 134
i am going to hit the auto parts store first thing in the morning
and going to rry to recharge it myself..
thanks guys
i am going to hit the auto parts store first thing in the morning
and going to rry to recharge it myself..
thanks guys
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"Wow I had a hard time understanding that... but from what I gather you found an open-box item that wasn't cheaper. You bought it anyways. You then called someone a dumbass while making fun of their misfortune of losing a job as you were leaving the store?
I'm surprised you were able to get out the store with that big "SUCKER" sign affixed to your back. "
