How do you do an Air conditioner recharge? How much does it normally cost?

Thanks,
Elliott

 

they sell recharge kits at kragen.

 

you should do a leak test first. There is no point of charging the system when you have a leak.

 

the cans to recharge your AC run about 10 to 20 each
20 being the ones with a hose and a gauge attached (i recomend because it tells when it is full)

all you have to do is find the low pressure cap on your system and hook the bottle up and push the button till its full

 

Yep, you gotta find the low side... On all the cars I've recharged, it's up against the firewall, but you need to be sure before you start. If you have a leak (a small one) you can use charging kits with stop leak... This is only a temporary solution, designed so you don't die of a heat stroke while you find the time to go get it fixed. Generally speaking though, if a system needs to be recharged, there is a leak somewhere.

 

the new r134a kits have some that include a leak finder additive in them, some have a leak sealer in them as well.

I have to drive 30 minutes to Mexico to get the f12 freon for our old 1993 Del Sol as you can't get it in the states. Well you can, but you need a license and it costs about $150 a pound in the US and about $10 a pound in Mexico