Any Air-con re-charge DIY ?
#2
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I don't have a DIY, but it is really simple. You can buy a recharge can and hose from Autozone or Omalley's for roughly $30.
It's as simple as connecting the hose to the low pressure port (the hose will not fit the high pressure port), starting the car, turn A/C to max "COLD" setting, and opening the valve on the can.
Look for a refrigerant that is for higher miles as they contain some lubricants for older seals.
It's as simple as connecting the hose to the low pressure port (the hose will not fit the high pressure port), starting the car, turn A/C to max "COLD" setting, and opening the valve on the can.
Look for a refrigerant that is for higher miles as they contain some lubricants for older seals.
#3
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Any screwup can be expensive.
Filling-charging from a can is a bit counter-intuitive. You need to feel when the pin punctures the top, you need to stop. Then you back up to allow the gas to go through and back in to close. If you keep twisting the pin keeps going through the top. If you are not careful in modulating it right, you will empty out the whole can.
If you overfill, then you can damage the system. If you add too much oil then it has to be vacuumed out. If too little oil, you damage the system.
I would suggest spend the extra $25 or so to some one who has gauges and knows auto ac. It does not need to be Lexus dealership.
Salim
Filling-charging from a can is a bit counter-intuitive. You need to feel when the pin punctures the top, you need to stop. Then you back up to allow the gas to go through and back in to close. If you keep twisting the pin keeps going through the top. If you are not careful in modulating it right, you will empty out the whole can.
If you overfill, then you can damage the system. If you add too much oil then it has to be vacuumed out. If too little oil, you damage the system.
I would suggest spend the extra $25 or so to some one who has gauges and knows auto ac. It does not need to be Lexus dealership.
Salim
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