This is a very good video. One tip: when you're getting ready to add refrigerant, loosely hold the hose fitting next to the charging port and use the trigger to deliver a small squirt. When you see refrigerant starting to come out of the fitting, quickly attach it to the port. This procedure flushes air and moisture out of the hose -- and you don't want either of those inside your A/C system.
Don't listen to anything this shade tree has to say, it's all misinformation. Your trigger method doesn't and won't purge all air/ moisture from the system. This is accomplished by pulling a vacuum on the system for a certain amount of time to pull all the air out and boil off all the moisture. A simple "squirt" method is not the answer. Just wasting your time and further inducing toxic refrigerant into the atmosphere.
I'm a 54-year-old registered nurse (I don't work on cars) and I watched this video and filled up the refrigerant in my 2004 Saturn Vue. The temperature outside was 100 degrees in humid southwestern Virginia when I took my teenage grandsons to the fair. The AC was so cold in the car we had to turn it off!! It had only blown hot air before this quick fix. Thank you so much!!! You saved me a lot of time and an excessive amount of BS! 😀
@@chrisfixnot sure why I cannot comment on the main thread but I wanted to ask a question because I'm sure I'm not the first one to run across this but the bottle of AC pro that I purchased does not have a separate temperature gauge to set it only has the low filled a small yellow area and then the red area for the PSI and it goes up to 150 like yours
This is, by far, the best tutorial on how to recharge your car's A/C. He uses clear, concise language, speaks like a professional, uses perfect panning of camera so you can follow his instructions precisely. He also has a way of making this seem like anyone can do it. I'm feeling confident now. I've watched other videos and felt like calling the nearest auto repair shop for fearing that I would screw it up. I am subscribing to his videos and I feel so lucky to have found this guy! He just saved me $200.00. The shop was going to charge me $230.00 to do this work. Thank you so much for posting this very helpful tutorial!! You are amazing!!
This is NOT the way to top up air conditioning systems, the vital part of servicing car AC is the procedure of putting the system in a state of vacuum to remove air and moisture, this procedure doesn’t allow for that. These cans should be banned because you don’t know if the system has a leak on it and could release refrigerant into the atmosphere. Do yourselves a favour and just pay someone to do it properly.
@@markb4772 Why would you want to vacuum a system with a known leak? To get more air and moisture in ? And please stop these conspiracy theories about refrigerant making holes in ozone layer. Refrigerant has a long chemical formula and is much heavier than air.
@@DrPolarisMD Read it properly before commenting!! 1, I never said to vac a system with a leak, you should pressure test with OFN if you suspect a leak 2, I never said anything about the ozone layer, so I don't know where the conspiracy theory is? R134a is not ozone depleting anyway, but does contribute to global warming, if you don't believe this then your are mental!! I suggest you read up on air conditioning before commenting, i have been a professional vehicle air conditioning engineer for nearly 14 years, so do have somewhat of an understanding of it. If you think that these aerosol cans are a good idea you obviously know jack shit about AC
Hey Chris I’ve been watching your videos since I was 16. My father wasn’t really around to teach me about cars, I know you have no idea who I am but you were like a dad to me, guiding me into the world of cars, thanks for all you do.
Those feelings are really heavy right now!! I wish I had my real dad around to show me cool things too!! I had to learn from friends and my grandfather!! Awesome video!!
@@thomasshelby7507 he is right, you don't understand this. Even if he makes a lot of money, he makes great information. Because of him you won't get ripped off at a mechanic. He saved a lot of people a lot of money. When I was 8 I came across his chanel and since then I'm subscribed to him. He made me live cars, and he determined my future, because of him after I finish school I will study to be a car specialist. His information and help is so much worth. People save a lot of money because of him, and in this case, because of him I am going to make a lot of money. Since I'm gonna be a car specialist and tuner. So there is a reason to watch his adds. His videos are gold. I come back to them every month. I've watched every videos at least 4 times. Not everyone understands that he puts a lot of time in his video. And I, I appreciate that a lot, because it determined my future. Love to him ✌
This video was SO easy to follow, with the step by step instructions, that even I, a 45 yo single mom was able to recharge my A/C saving me hundreds!! Now I can stop melting in this Chicago heat, I can't thank you enough.
My son is a toddler and loves your videos, he already knows the exact steps to change a tire. I bought him a toy kit because he actually grabbed my tire iron once and tried to take off the lugs nuts, lol Your instructional videos have saved me thousands of $$$!!! I am based in the same area as you, we’ve probably passed each other in ShopRite, lol Your videos have taught me how to fix almost everything on my own vehicles! That’s priceless and I am super grateful!
You’ve helped me clean my 97 Mustang GT’s engine, fixed my odometer, change my oil, and now recharge my A/C in her. I‘m learning a ton about her, I feel an expert on my Mustang’s engine. Thanks so much!!
Thank you so much. I'm a 62 year old female and did this.😀 I haven't had a/c all summer and decided to check TH-cam and do it myself. I came across your channel and followed it to a tee. I'm very proud of myself. Thank you again, you saved me from the Florida summer.
Hey guys my e46s ac compressor isnt working i refilled the lines with refrigerant (Artic Freeze 134a), checked fuses and compressor never spun any ideas on what might be the issue im thinking its the actual compressor. Any ideas? Thank you.
Guadalupe Soto Jr yea bro its probably your compressor if its not turning on. Put a hot wire to the positive leads to see if you can jump the compressor.
Magnets in the front of the compressor clutch maybe out of tolerance so it cannot engage also check power is getting to the clutch unit and the compressor isn't seized up, other causes could be a leak in the system if it's not holding pressure.. :) Gl bud.
i am a retired 76 year old diy car owner .. the aircon on my 2008 Citroen C5 is not very cold . the local garage owner is not willing to pay for a certificate to store the refrigerant . after watching your Video I am more than happy to obtain a diy kit like you demonstrated . .The lower temperature was impressive .. drive defensively .
The AC Pro Kit bottle should have a label on it “this video is required viewing before using this product”! Thank you for explaining the details like high vs low ports, where to find them, what the arrows on the bottle mean and how to read them, and how the temperature outside plays a roll. Several other videos just assume you know these details or can’t explain them effectively. It’s videos like this that help people like me who can do the work with a detailed step by step process explanation and demonstration. Awesome, thank you!
Ever since my dad (also was my mechanic); passed away on Xmas Day, I've been learning a lot about cars on my own. As a woman, I don't like being taken advantage of, so I've been learning the best i could to solved many car issues & saved $$. Thx for all your tips. Truly helped me to learn about the ac system, etc. God bless.
arno maas DONT USE THIS. If you use it and you then want to get your ac serviced by a shop you will ruin their ac machine wich costs around 5000dollar. And they might actually make you pay for that. Just get a shop to fill it with fluorescent fluid added and then after its going low again you go to the shop again and they use an uv light to look for traces of the fluorescent fluid and they will find the leak really fast.
bob rosco Thank you for your warning! Since I have got controversial info on the product ,I will check with my local shop for the case they may have a guideline for such products.
There are so many videos on how to fix cars, but I gotta admit, your videos are the best. Clear and concise, very straightforward to the point, and uplifting positive energy that comes from you. Thank you and keep up the great content!
Criss I could hug you rite now! I just successfully avoided be over charged by charging my own Ac. Thanks to you this lady is winning right now. 😘 It's feeling chilly in here
You have no idea how much I appreciate this. My X3 has been hot as hell since the day I got it, and the local dealership wanted to charge me >$2K to fix the leak in the cooling system. Followed your video to a T and just got the most amazing results. My car’s A/C went from an oven to a freezer! Thank you SO much!!!
Thanks Chris! I suck at working on cars. I have fixed a lot by just watching your videos. Your videos are way better than most. Keep up the great work.
This is what I’m talking about. Straight forward video. Very accurate and without the long “bs” most people get into before giving you some information, because is all about themselves and not about the issues. Chris don’t even show his face !. I’m in with you. Great job. Thank you!!!! (old school mechanic)
A lot of videos on TH-cam tell you to charge it when the vehicle is off. The directions on the can said the same. I couldn’t release any refrigerant with the vehicle off. I started the vehicle up and with the compressor running I was able to release the refrigerant. This is the only video that I’ve seen it being done with the vehicle running. Great video.
I just charged the ac on my father-in-law's 2008 ford taurus x today following this video. Im sure he will be happy for awhile. Thank you Chris for providing quality content.
Just want to thank you so much for Your video!!!! My ac hasn’t worked for more than a year 😂. I watched your video over the weekend and bam my AC BLOWING ICE COLD ❄️ AIR AGAIN! Your the man fr fr
The AC in my used 2011 Honda Civic has never worked well. I live in Florida. This year, the summer has been brutal with temperatures up towards 100, and humidity in the 70 to 80% range. When I say your instructions are a life saver, I mean literally, you are fixing such a massive hole in my current form of transportation. Thank you for your video!
Mr. Chris; Thanks for all the videos, you are a great example on how to properly make videos showing folks out there like myself how to re-fill AC system. Again, thanks Respectfully; Andy
I’m a total numbnut when it comes to anything mechanical but just did this for my 2007 Subaru which hasn’t had AC working for over a year. Worked instantly; blowing crazy cold. Thank you!!
Hell yeah dude! Thank you very much for being informative, simply and making it ALL of us /anyone could understand your directions and how to fix whatever is troubling us. You are MAN!
Thank you so much man! I've been struggling for a while with my warm ac but now thanks to you I can finally ride with the windows up comfortably in the summer. Thanks!!!!!!
This saved me hundreds of dollars! This channel has helped me time and time again, you have NO idea how essential this has been for me. I have a truck and it was a bit more difficult to find the high and low ports, but Chris made another more thorough video using a truck, check it out y'all! Link is in the top right corner of the video.
Thanks so much for this, Chris! I just got my car the other day. Aside from needing a new battery, the A/C wasn't giving out any cool air. My grandfather was suggesting to just replace it, but checking further thanks to this video, it was just completely out of refridgerant. $40 later, and it works like it should now. So again, thank you!
@@carolyoung3444 26 just now. Different, but highly rated type. Btw, if I just bought a car and it needed coolant, I'd be back over there in a second. Get a battery charger. Clip red to red side, black to the bolt that's right there and not connected to anything else (that's why it's there, as a ground, don't use the black terminal, it can make the process more dangerous.) Then, plug it into the wall after those are clipped securely. It should shut off on its own after up to 8 hours or as few as 3. Nice to have more than one, too. A portable jump starter one with power plugs is nice if you're not at home. You want the 50 amps. 100 amps is for jump starting. Don't do that unless you have to. With less than 50 amps, it'll take forever. That's for smaller things like motorcycles or lawn mowers. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. When finished, carefully unplug from wall first, then take the clips off in the right order. Do NOT touch them to each other or anything metal. They WILL spark. You don't want that.
I do all kinds of work on my own cars, and I have to say this is one of the most thorough and best explanations that I have come across for recharging an AC system on a vehicle. Thanks Chris.
You literally have everything I would need to learn about my car and how to fix it, I don’t even have a car yet!! Not only are you teaching a informational video but you also make it entertaining!! Great video!!
Hey Chris, just wanted to say THANK YOU, Whenever it was hot in the car, she was too, even outside the car,but you helped me change that. Appreciate your help 🙏 😊
Is it just me or I just watch this videos when I don’t need to fix anything, I just watch them because it’s so interesting. Thanks Chris keep up the work
Just a heads-up, if you buy this AC Pro from Walmart, it comes with a cheaper gauge on it, which does NOT have the temperature adjustment range on it (i.e. the little dial that you can turn). Got one from Amazon that DOES have the better gauge. Both purchased in 2019. The Walmart one seemed to work fine - I just took a screen shot when Chris showed the gauge on-screen for reference. It was hot out, and I went relatively conservative, stopping at 50 psi for my 2012 Subaru Forester. A/C is now cold again!
I've barely worked on cars before. I recently got the "I can do that" mindset, and this is so much less intimidating than I ever would've thought. So excited to fix my car AC hopefully.
hey chris, can't thank you enough. we ladies need to know this stuff too!! i've been watching you for years now, and none of my time has been wasted. I am so grateful to you. you the man!
Chris - you really put together another great/friendly/informative and accessible video - nicely done. Also good editing - keeps the content tight and presentation smooth - don't feel like any of my time is wasted.
Riyad Kalla Thanks so much! That is 100% the goal and that is why editing takes me forever! I am glad you liked the video and I really appreciate the feedback!
Thank You Chris for helping me to restore my A/C in my 2003 WRX with this great video. You are so easy to understand and I love how you go step by step along with giving the where's and what for's as you go.
An easy tip to remember is Almost always the low pressure cap is Closer to the window, but you should of checked the static pressure fist before Turing the car on to find out if it’s over or under charged
Static pressure wont tell you if a system is overcharged and will only tell you if the system is very very low. Static pressure is based in temperature so it wont matter if there is 15 ounces of refrigerant or 10 the static pressure will be the same.
I've been doing this for years. Good video. I always wear dual-layer long sleeves in addition to gloves and complete goggles, not just front-face eye protectors.
@@AhmadAhmad-hc1hd Sometimes the AC system needs to be topped off, but it keeps working fine. One car I had developed a leak in the AC system but a new application of AC Pro fixed the small leak. (AC Pro does advertise that the product DOES fix small leaks).
As far as i know, if you run out of refrigerant it's always because you have a leak somewhere, this gas is not spent anywhere in the system, i've seen 30 year AC's working like the first day with no recharges. This is something a lot of people doesnt know, and every summer they go to the shop to get a refill, and they dont tell him he has a leak, so next summer they can refill it again LOL.
+ComandanteJ Correct. There is a leak as stated. But the leak is so small that it is not worth spending the money to find it and fix it. Since the leak lasts over a year, it is best to just charge the system up.
ChrisFix Of course, and in this case it's probably the best thing to do, but what i wrote was more aimed for people who live in countries where those kits are not permitted, so they need to go tho the car shop to get a refill, a lot of the times these people think that it's normal to lose gas, and shady car shops take advantage of that, refilling them once a year before hot weather comes.
Great walk-thru tutorial. I really appreciate, enjoyed this video as it helped me tremendously!! You actually took away the fear factor, I'm so grateful. Thank you very much brother 👌
I’ve never been able to do anything with my car on my own until this video. You literally hit step-by-step and save me hundreds of dollars of getting it done at a mechanic shop. Thank you so much.
I just called AC PRO because I was curious as to what was inside of the hose before you connect it. He said that it is vacuum purged before being packaged...there is nothing in the hose, and it is under vacuum (negative pressure). When you connect it, it draws freon from the system into the hose.
If you accidentally overcharge the system you always release the pressure valve on the high side (the a/c hose/cap is slightly larger than the low side) and NOT the valve on the low side (smaller hose/cap).
Thank you Chris for being such an amazing teacher.. everything car related, I've learnt from watching your videos which has allowed me to save alot of money for myself and others! 😊
Great Tutorial, Thanks , I tried it with the A/C Pro Product, it took less than 5 minutes and now my 2009 Corolla Air conditioner is working Perfectly. Actually gets pretty cold, Just What I need in NYC weather.
Luckily, most cars activate the a/c compressor during the defrost cycle, or at other times if you have climate control. The biggest problem I've seen with a/c in cars are the ones that get used very little. Without constant circulation of the refrigerant and oils through those lines, the seals can dry up and start to leak. Then, when that person waits for a 95° day, there is no a/c. I run mine all the time, due to climate control, and it holds for years. Impressive to get 42°F air coming out on a 97° day outside. As far as icing up, I agree with the low refrigerant problem, and also with blocked flow over the evaporator (dirt, leaves, debris) will cause the coil to freeze up sometimes. They are very hard to clean inside the dash. If you're getting icing up, try running the fan at a higher speed and see if that reduces the ice. And always use recirculate in very humid weather, it pulls about twice the amount of humidity from the cabin, due to sending it through the system over and over.
In "recirculate mode" rather than fresh air mode I get much colder air because it stops hot outside air from coming in. Make sure muffler, exhaust pipes & connections have no monoxide leaks though.
I've watched other youtube mechanic channels that say to never use one of these refill kits. With newer cars if the amount of refrigerant is off by one ounce too high you can damage the system.
They are right also if you don't put the right amount the AC pump won't start.And with the right tool you have to put some kilograms of oil into the pipes for the pump because it stucks.
This guy comes into TH-cam to pedal falsehoods like he knows how to fix everything. If any AC system need refrigerant it has a leak and must be repaired and recharged to factory specs or more damage will definitely occur. Maybe these TH-cam’s should be held responsible for the damage they cause. I know I would be if I was damaging my customers systems due to ignorant practices.
Are y’all just angry mechanics? There is a reason they sell these in the store and it’s not to destroy someone’s car. It’s an easy enough solution to an extremely common problem.
Bro. You're a life saver! Perfect video for explaining the exact AC can I got, exactly how to find the lines. Why it WON'T for in the line (cuz it's the high pressure end), how to fill it properly, checking the temp outside and setting the gauge right, etc. So straight forward, and including the compressor info! 💋🤌🏻 Definitely 💯 and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ !
Take it from a WELL SEAONED mechanic ~ Great vid! Actually only searched this to teach someone else how to do this- I will be sending them YOUR link - good job - VERY concise. detailed & thorough .
You should never need to add refrigerant. If you do then that means you have a leak which needs to be fixed first. The sealers don't always work and can do more harm than good. Make sure you don't overcharge your system. If you do, the head pressure will get too high and it will not cool well on hot days. It should cycle on cooler days and at night and during hot days with the fan on high it shouldn't cycle at all. If it does that means it is either under or overcharged. An overcharged a/c will cycle because the high side is getting too hot and undercharged is because the low side is getting too cold too quickly (pressure too low). Don't go by the gauge alone. Use the chart with the pressure vs outside temperature. Also a little trick. If the can is getting too cold while charging, soak it in warm water. That will make the R134a come out faster.
+billybassman21 Thanks for sharing the tips although with that last one I am not sure you want the refrigerant to come out any faster because you will pressurize the low side too much which is not necessarily good.
Should ad that if you don't have your a.c. in the on position it will cause a line rupture when you add the a.c. booster...lol.. Don't ask me how I know this🤣🤣
JnLighting 1000 - turning on the ac system in your car to the high setting relieves the pressure in the ac line as you are adding refrigerant to the system.
These cans have cost people thousands. You WILL blow a line,contaminate and get moisture in your system and will wish you never ever tried to go cheap on one of the most expensive to repair items on your car.
Just did this and pressure gauge went straight to red 😂😂 went straight to the comments and found out about this part to leave the system on blast before continuing
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This is a very good video. One tip: when you're getting ready to add refrigerant, loosely hold the hose fitting next to the charging port and use the trigger to deliver a small squirt. When you see refrigerant starting to come out of the fitting, quickly attach it to the port. This procedure flushes air and moisture out of the hose -- and you don't want either of those inside your A/C system.
Don't listen to anything this shade tree has to say, it's all misinformation. Your trigger method doesn't and won't purge all air/ moisture from the system. This is accomplished by pulling a vacuum on the system for a certain amount of time to pull all the air out and boil off all the moisture. A simple "squirt" method is not the answer. Just wasting your time and further inducing toxic refrigerant into the atmosphere.
That's a great tip! makes so much sense too. It's like getting bubbles out of a needle.
I'm a 54-year-old registered nurse (I don't work on cars) and I watched this video and filled up the refrigerant in my 2004 Saturn Vue. The temperature outside was 100 degrees in humid southwestern Virginia when I took my teenage grandsons to the fair. The AC was so cold in the car we had to turn it off!! It had only blown hot air before this quick fix. Thank you so much!!! You saved me a lot of time and an excessive amount of BS! 😀
I'm glad this video helped you out!
@@chrisfix Yooo you still respond 😁
@@thelombax I was just about to comment that. Amazing!
@@chrisfixnot sure why I cannot comment on the main thread but I wanted to ask a question because I'm sure I'm not the first one to run across this but the bottle of AC pro that I purchased does not have a separate temperature gauge to set it only has the low filled a small yellow area and then the red area for the PSI and it goes up to 150 like yours
This is, by far, the best tutorial on how to recharge your car's A/C. He uses clear, concise language, speaks like a professional, uses perfect panning of camera so you can follow his instructions precisely. He also has a way of making this seem like anyone can do it. I'm feeling confident now. I've watched other videos and felt like calling the nearest auto repair shop for fearing that I would screw it up. I am subscribing to his videos and I feel so lucky to have found this guy! He just saved me $200.00. The shop was going to charge me $230.00 to do this work. Thank you so much for posting this very helpful tutorial!! You are amazing!!
Welcome aboard and thanks a lot! I'm glad you were able to save $200!
This is NOT the way to top up air conditioning systems, the vital part of servicing car AC is the procedure of putting the system in a state of vacuum to remove air and moisture, this procedure doesn’t allow for that. These cans should be banned because you don’t know if the system has a leak on it and could release refrigerant into the atmosphere. Do yourselves a favour and just pay someone to do it properly.
I agree with mark
@@markb4772 Why would you want to vacuum a system with a known leak? To get more air and moisture in ? And please stop these conspiracy theories about refrigerant making holes in ozone layer. Refrigerant has a long chemical formula and is much heavier than air.
@@DrPolarisMD Read it properly before commenting!!
1, I never said to vac a system with a leak, you should pressure test with OFN if you suspect a leak
2, I never said anything about the ozone layer, so I don't know where the conspiracy theory is? R134a is not ozone depleting anyway, but does contribute to global warming, if you don't believe this then your are mental!!
I suggest you read up on air conditioning before commenting, i have been a professional vehicle air conditioning engineer for nearly 14 years, so do have somewhat of an understanding of it. If you think that these aerosol cans are a good idea you obviously know jack shit about AC
Hey Chris I’ve been watching your videos since I was 16. My father wasn’t really around to teach me about cars, I know you have no idea who I am but you were like a dad to me, guiding me into the world of cars, thanks for all you do.
Crying rn
Damn. Kid, got me in the feels like 🥺
Check out "hey dad how do I?" On TH-cam, he's a great guy too
Chris is probably like the same age lol. Jk
Those feelings are really heavy right now!! I wish I had my real dad around to show me cool things too!! I had to learn from friends and my grandfather!! Awesome video!!
This content sometimes doesn't even seem like it should be free. It takes a genius to make it simple thank you
Facts. That's why I even watch the ads to try and help him get some loot lol.
Trust me, he’s getting paid on these videos
@@thomasshelby7507 he is right, you don't understand this. Even if he makes a lot of money, he makes great information. Because of him you won't get ripped off at a mechanic. He saved a lot of people a lot of money. When I was 8 I came across his chanel and since then I'm subscribed to him. He made me live cars, and he determined my future, because of him after I finish school I will study to be a car specialist. His information and help is so much worth. People save a lot of money because of him, and in this case, because of him I am going to make a lot of money. Since I'm gonna be a car specialist and tuner. So there is a reason to watch his adds. His videos are gold. I come back to them every month. I've watched every videos at least 4 times. Not everyone understands that he puts a lot of time in his video. And I, I appreciate that a lot, because it determined my future.
Love to him ✌
When do you have to do the proper way with manifolds and vacuum? Why not just do this everytime?
He's getting paid. So it's not free.
This video was SO easy to follow, with the step by step instructions, that even I, a 45 yo single mom was able to recharge my A/C saving me hundreds!! Now I can stop melting in this Chicago heat, I can't thank you enough.
Chris is literally a father figure to me
My dad wasn’t around to much to show me how’s it’s done thanks man means a lot
@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358reciting Bible verses isn't going to convince anyone your religion is true. Only through reason and evidence
@Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him people like you are the reason Christianity is scary
@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 idiot
I feel the same way
My son is a toddler and loves your videos, he already knows the exact steps to change a tire. I bought him a toy kit because he actually grabbed my tire iron once and tried to take off the lugs nuts, lol Your instructional videos have saved me thousands of $$$!!! I am based in the same area as you, we’ve probably passed each other in ShopRite, lol Your videos have taught me how to fix almost everything on my own vehicles! That’s priceless and I am super grateful!
Chris, you are helping a lot of people. It's obvious you put a lot of effort in these tutorials. You have my thanks!
+Shooter McGavin These videos are GOLD.
Shooter McGavin How did you blow that lead on the back 9?
lol!
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Do you eat pieces of shit for breakfast?
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Yes?
There's a guy in front of my house talking to his car
+xXiChris x HansonXx My neighbors know I am a car whisperer so they dont even bother calling the cops anymore...
+ChrisFix hahah
+ChrisFix I wish my neighbors did the same a bout my talent of being able to talk to heir mattresses
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Call the People in the White Coveralls and the State Hosp. Van,They’ll take care of it, Just Don’t Watch!!!
You’ve helped me clean my 97 Mustang GT’s engine, fixed my odometer, change my oil, and now recharge my A/C in her. I‘m learning a ton about her, I feel an expert on my Mustang’s engine. Thanks so much!!
Dumb..
@@DonJetblack00 what
Keep it up 👍🏼
Thank you so much. I'm a 62 year old female and did this.😀 I haven't had a/c all summer and decided to check TH-cam and do it myself. I came across your channel and followed it to a tee. I'm very proud of myself. Thank you again, you saved me from the Florida summer.
Did it work?
OMG I WAS LOOKING UP E46 AC RECHARGE AND ITS CHRIS FIX THANK GOD
+Peter Mason hahah awesome
Hey guys my e46s ac compressor isnt working i refilled the lines with refrigerant (Artic Freeze 134a), checked fuses and compressor never spun any ideas on what might be the issue im thinking its the actual compressor. Any ideas? Thank you.
Guadalupe Soto Jr yea bro its probably your compressor if its not turning on. Put a hot wire to the positive leads to see if you can jump the compressor.
Guadalupe Soto Jr if you cant get power to it you are going to want to replace ot
Magnets in the front of the compressor clutch maybe out of tolerance so it cannot engage also check power is getting to the clutch unit and the compressor isn't seized up, other causes could be a leak in the system if it's not holding pressure.. :) Gl bud.
You may very well have one of the easiest automotive/DIY channels to follow along with on youtube. Good job and keep it up man.
Thanks a lot!
i am a retired 76 year old diy car owner .. the aircon on my 2008 Citroen C5 is not very cold . the local garage owner is not willing to pay for a certificate to store the refrigerant . after watching your Video I am more than happy to obtain a diy kit like you demonstrated . .The lower temperature was impressive .. drive defensively .
The AC Pro Kit bottle should have a label on it “this video is required viewing before using this product”!
Thank you for explaining the details like high vs low ports, where to find them, what the arrows on the bottle mean and how to read them, and how the temperature outside plays a roll.
Several other videos just assume you know these details or can’t explain them effectively. It’s videos like this that help people like me who can do the work with a detailed step by step process explanation and demonstration.
Awesome, thank you!
If it wasn’t for Chris I’d be broke. And my mustang would be broke too! Thanks Chris for alll of your videos!
Thanks a lot! And I'm glad you've saved some money with the videos!
Hahaha yeah man my Toyota is in need of some work, I'm about to try this out soon insha'Allah, bismillah
But you will be because your car loves to slide into the croud
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Why don't you just take it to a trained mechanic?
Ever since my dad (also was my mechanic); passed away on Xmas Day, I've been learning a lot about cars on my own. As a woman, I don't like being taken advantage of, so I've been learning the best i could to solved many car issues & saved $$. Thx for all your tips. Truly helped me to learn about the ac system, etc. God bless.
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I am glad you're learning from the videos!
I used this exact product on my car. I have a tiny compressor seal leak, so a charge lasts 2 years. AC Pro is no joke! My air is ICE cold!
aquateen77723 Yea, it is pretty good stuff! I was impressed!
I went to an auto school and what I was told you you shouldn't use any of that stuff that has sealant in it
aquateen77723 Thanks for that confirmation on ChrisFix'es suggestion ! I will definitely try it as a test and supplement on my family's cars A/C s
arno maas DONT USE THIS. If you use it and you then want to get your ac serviced by a shop you will ruin their ac machine wich costs around 5000dollar. And they might actually make you pay for that. Just get a shop to fill it with fluorescent fluid added and then after its going low again you go to the shop again and they use an uv light to look for traces of the fluorescent fluid and they will find the leak really fast.
bob rosco Thank you for your warning! Since I have got controversial info on the product ,I will check with my local shop for the case they may have a guideline for such products.
There are so many videos on how to fix cars, but I gotta admit, your videos are the best. Clear and concise, very straightforward to the point, and uplifting positive energy that comes from you. Thank you and keep up the great content!
Criss I could hug you rite now! I just successfully avoided be over charged by charging my own Ac. Thanks to you this lady is winning right now. 😘 It's feeling chilly in here
Nice work
You have no idea how much I appreciate this. My X3 has been hot as hell since the day I got it, and the local dealership wanted to charge me >$2K to fix the leak in the cooling system. Followed your video to a T and just got the most amazing results. My car’s A/C went from an oven to a freezer! Thank you SO much!!!
Thanks Chris! I suck at working on cars. I have fixed a lot by just watching your videos. Your videos are way better than most. Keep up the great work.
Thanks! And I'm sure you're better than you were when you started!
This is what I’m talking about. Straight forward video. Very accurate and without the long “bs” most people get into before giving you some information, because is all about themselves and not about the issues. Chris don’t even show his face !. I’m in with you. Great job. Thank you!!!! (old school mechanic)
Thanks a lot!
A lot of videos on TH-cam tell you to charge it when the vehicle is off. The directions on the can said the same. I couldn’t release any refrigerant with the vehicle off. I started the vehicle up and with the compressor running I was able to release the refrigerant. This is the only video that I’ve seen it being done with the vehicle running. Great video.
I just charged the ac on my father-in-law's 2008 ford taurus x today following this video. Im sure he will be happy for awhile. Thank you Chris for providing quality content.
Can of DIY refrigerant with gauge = $20.00. Mechanic recharge price = $130.00. This tutorial video = Priceless.
Glad the video was helpful!
not the brand an type he used try 35 to 45 depending on where you buy it
No it isnt. I found a can for 20 from walmart..lol
bought the same can as in the video. $40 ...
Even if it was 50$ your still saving more then 50% of what a mechanic well charge you.
I know how to charge my AC, so I know how good that video was.
Clear, thorough and none of that padding everyone else puts on.
Have subscribed 👍🏻
Just want to thank you so much for
Your video!!!! My ac hasn’t worked for more than a year 😂. I watched your video over the weekend and bam my AC BLOWING ICE COLD ❄️ AIR AGAIN! Your the man fr fr
The AC in my used 2011 Honda Civic has never worked well.
I live in Florida. This year, the summer has been brutal with temperatures up towards 100, and humidity in the 70 to 80% range.
When I say your instructions are a life saver, I mean literally, you are fixing such a massive hole in my current form of transportation. Thank you for your video!
My 2011 Honda just stopped working and I've been getting those high auto shop prices! Going to try this soon
I'm an A/C mechanic and wow this is the easiest and best way for sure! Well I'm still training but that doesn't change the subject!
Mashhor Mex would this be the way to go when replacing one of the hoses? There was a leak on one of the hoses and now I’m gonna replace the hose.
@@thebman8787 yeah. I mean that A/C pro is about 40$
@@thebman8787 no you need the system to be put into a vacuum to remove the moisture in the system. This video is for back yard hack mechanics..
Mr. Chris;
Thanks for all the videos, you are a great example on how to properly make videos showing folks out there like myself how to re-fill AC system. Again, thanks
Respectfully; Andy
Best video on the subject. Great job not rambling on like all the other ones. Clear and concise.
Brian Marousek and no cheesy music 😓
I’m a total numbnut when it comes to anything mechanical but just did this for my 2007 Subaru which hasn’t had AC working for over a year. Worked instantly; blowing crazy cold. Thank you!!
Your teaching method is spot-on; quite talented in your video presentation and description. Thank you so much!
Thanks a lot! I am glad the video was helpful!
Hell yeah dude! Thank you very much for being informative, simply and making it ALL of us /anyone could understand your directions and how to fix whatever is troubling us. You are MAN!
Dude, I just recharged my A/C after I watched this video. Thank you!
Thank you so much man! I've been struggling for a while with my warm ac but now thanks to you I can finally ride with the windows up comfortably in the summer. Thanks!!!!!!
This saved me hundreds of dollars! This channel has helped me time and time again, you have NO idea how essential this has been for me. I have a truck and it was a bit more difficult to find the high and low ports, but Chris made another more thorough video using a truck, check it out y'all! Link is in the top right corner of the video.
Thanks so much for this, Chris! I just got my car the other day. Aside from needing a new battery, the A/C wasn't giving out any cool air. My grandfather was suggesting to just replace it, but checking further thanks to this video, it was just completely out of refridgerant. $40 later, and it works like it should now. So again, thank you!
last year it was $23 in Walmart.
@@carolyoung3444 26 just now. Different, but highly rated type.
Btw, if I just bought a car and it needed coolant, I'd be back over there in a second.
Get a battery charger. Clip red to red side, black to the bolt that's right there and not connected to anything else (that's why it's there, as a ground, don't use the black terminal, it can make the process more dangerous.)
Then, plug it into the wall after those are clipped securely. It should shut off on its own after up to 8 hours or as few as 3.
Nice to have more than one, too. A portable jump starter one with power plugs is nice if you're not at home.
You want the 50 amps. 100 amps is for jump starting. Don't do that unless you have to. With less than 50 amps, it'll take forever. That's for smaller things like motorcycles or lawn mowers.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
When finished, carefully unplug from wall first, then take the clips off in the right order. Do NOT touch them to each other or anything metal. They WILL spark. You don't want that.
Hey man! I know this video may be old, but your videos are always top notch man! Keep it up!
Thanks a lot!
I do all kinds of work on my own cars, and I have to say this is one of the most thorough and best explanations that I have come across for recharging an AC system on a vehicle. Thanks Chris.
When was the last time you replaced your blinker fluid on that bmw
Billiy Joek I involuntarily laughed at the top of my lungs for a solid 10 maybe 15 seconds. Thank you. My day is so much better now.
ikr i mean look at those faded lights
Billiy Joek what's a blinker?!
bobdigitally o gosh
bobdigitally
lmfao
You literally have everything I would need to learn about my car and how to fix it, I don’t even have a car yet!! Not only are you teaching a informational video but you also make it entertaining!! Great video!!
WENT TO O'REILLYS A/C PRO WAS $55 SO I WENT TO WALMART AND THE SAME THING WAS $37. SHOP AROUND PEOPLE.
Walmart always has the best price but the worst selection
$45 now
Same with oil changes 😂
Hey Chris, just wanted to say THANK YOU, Whenever it was hot in the car, she was too, even outside the car,but you helped me change that. Appreciate your help 🙏 😊
Is it just me or I just watch this videos when I don’t need to fix anything, I just watch them because it’s so interesting. Thanks Chris keep up the work
Just a heads-up, if you buy this AC Pro from Walmart, it comes with a cheaper gauge on it, which does NOT have the temperature adjustment range on it (i.e. the little dial that you can turn). Got one from Amazon that DOES have the better gauge. Both purchased in 2019. The Walmart one seemed to work fine - I just took a screen shot when Chris showed the gauge on-screen for reference. It was hot out, and I went relatively conservative, stopping at 50 psi for my 2012 Subaru Forester. A/C is now cold again!
Still doesn’t have the high side
I like how you show every step and give great little tips along the way. - I had recharged my A/C before, but your video is a great refresher.
I've barely worked on cars before. I recently got the "I can do that" mindset, and this is so much less intimidating than I ever would've thought. So excited to fix my car AC hopefully.
Holy crap, I learn so much on this channel
That BMW is 15 years old? Wow where can I get one in that condition? Someone has really taken care of that vehicle very well. Nice work!
Mine for example, but Im from germany 😅
Ronald Williams you can find good condition ones everywhere, just look for the right cars
hey chris, can't thank you enough. we ladies need to know this stuff too!! i've been watching you for years now, and none of my time has been wasted. I am so grateful to you. you the man!
I thought my AC was broke until you just showed me that it wasn’t turned on😭 turns out the ❄️ signs means cold
Bruh 😂
Well it certanly does not mean blow snow into the car 🤣
uplifting siren wait it isn’t I’ve been saving that one just incase it’s really hot
@@LunarStrike nope donk think that there is a snowmachine inside your car
uplifting siren damn what a shame
Chris - you really put together another great/friendly/informative and accessible video - nicely done. Also good editing - keeps the content tight and presentation smooth - don't feel like any of my time is wasted.
Riyad Kalla Thanks so much! That is 100% the goal and that is why editing takes me forever! I am glad you liked the video and I really appreciate the feedback!
This is why I’m subscribed to this guys channel because I learn so much from watching. Thanks again Chris 👍🏾. Keep up the good work
Glad you're learning a lot!
Wow this was explained way better than the actual AC-Pro TH-cam tutorial! Big thumbs up!
Thank You Chris for helping me to restore my A/C in my 2003 WRX with this great video. You are so easy to understand and I love how you go step by step along with giving the where's and what for's as you go.
Even though it’s 5 years old, still a big help! Got my ac blowing nice cold air!
The gauge type may vary and some states may have recently discontinued this product but Idaho still sells it and the video still works. Ice cold A/C 😊
An easy tip to remember is Almost always the low pressure cap is
Closer to the window, but you should of checked the static pressure fist before Turing the car on to find out if it’s over or under charged
Static pressure wont tell you if a system is overcharged and will only tell you if the system is very very low. Static pressure is based in temperature so it wont matter if there is 15 ounces of refrigerant or 10 the static pressure will be the same.
Awesome video and I love it how you explain entire 9 yard. I dislike it when people make video and explain it with half ass information...
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Yo man, I’m about 13 trying to learn about cars , I find them exiting and nice and I love them. Your videos help me a lot with learning.
Im going to start to learn how to fix up stuff with cars watching your videos who needs college 😂
2nd video I've seen of this guy & would say he does a great job at explaining things
Chris Fix is THE MAN. Great teacher and communicator
THANK YOU THANK YOU! For those of us who don’t have a mechanic on hand Chris you are a life saver💜
Man, that M-Tech steering wheel is beautiful!
Thank you!!!!🎉 You helped this lady fix her A/C without needing to pay a garage big bucks and it's nice and cool again!!! 🥰
I've been doing this for years. Good video. I always wear dual-layer long sleeves in addition to gloves and complete goggles, not just front-face eye protectors.
Thanks for the tip!
Me too. Have an older vehicle, don't drive it a lot, but it needs to be charged about every 6 weeks.
Is AC pro still working with you for many years ( or until now ) from the time you put it in your car ?
@@AhmadAhmad-hc1hd Sometimes the AC system needs to be topped off, but it keeps working fine. One car I had developed a leak in the AC system but a new application of AC Pro fixed the small leak. (AC Pro does advertise that the product DOES fix small leaks).
@@chrisfix I have been able to use your videos to improve my car-care skills a LOT. Can you show how to detail\clean a mercedes engine, please?
This video was EXCELLENT. Exactly what I need to know. Thank you!
As far as i know, if you run out of refrigerant it's always because you have a leak somewhere, this gas is not spent anywhere in the system, i've seen 30 year AC's working like the first day with no recharges. This is something a lot of people doesnt know, and every summer they go to the shop to get a refill, and they dont tell him he has a leak, so next summer they can refill it again LOL.
+ComandanteJ Correct. There is a leak as stated. But the leak is so small that it is not worth spending the money to find it and fix it. Since the leak lasts over a year, it is best to just charge the system up.
ChrisFix Of course, and in this case it's probably the best thing to do, but what i wrote was more aimed for people who live in countries where those kits are not permitted, so they need to go tho the car shop to get a refill, a lot of the times these people think that it's normal to lose gas, and shady car shops take advantage of that, refilling them once a year before hot weather comes.
+Norman Hammond Reported.
ChrisFix
agree. why spend a ton of money when you might decide to sell the vehicle next week.
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6 years later this video still helped me. Best instructional video I've seen. Cheers
Thank you soo much! I have been driving around in a hot car all summer because I thought there was a much bigger issue with my ac. Gahhh silly me
Whenever I watch your videos my little brother comes and watches
slap him when he joins when u watch pornhub
@@fredsue317 😂
Great walk-thru tutorial. I really appreciate, enjoyed this video as it helped me tremendously!! You actually took away the fear factor, I'm so grateful. Thank you very much brother 👌
I’ve never been able to do anything with my car on my own until this video. You literally hit step-by-step and save me hundreds of dollars of getting it done at a mechanic shop. Thank you so much.
Awesome! Thanks a lot!
I just called AC PRO because I was curious as to what was inside of the hose before you connect it. He said that it is vacuum purged before being packaged...there is nothing in the hose, and it is under vacuum (negative pressure). When you connect it, it draws freon from the system into the hose.
Thats good, you wouldn't want air/moisture or nitrogen to be injected into your system.
Great videos. You could teach seminars about staying on-topic and remaining relevant without losing momentum. Love your work.
+Evan William Smith thanks Evan! That's a cool idea
In case you overcharge the system by adding to much refrigerant you can also lightly press on the valve with the cap to release some out 👌🏼
its illegal to do that you know right?
@@jiovanilozano1752 🙄
If you accidentally overcharge the system you always release the pressure valve on the high side (the a/c hose/cap is slightly larger than the low side) and NOT the valve on the low side (smaller hose/cap).
I know nothing about cars I'm going to give this a go . Thank you for giving exact details.
Used this video as a guide whilst using a similar product in the UK and it worked a treat! Done in less than 15 minutes. Thanks Chris 😁
You are always the first guy I check with when I have an automotive issue. Thanks Chris!!! 🙏🏼 😎
Chris made me realize that the people that build cars are geniuses
Chris I think you'd be a great teacher. You make it soo simple
Thank you Chris for being such an amazing teacher.. everything car related, I've learnt from watching your videos which has allowed me to save alot of money for myself and others!
😊
Awesome! I'm glad you've been learning a lot and saving money from the videos!
I just flushed the brake fluid today! Learnt from one of your videos. It went great!
Wow, great video! Your directions were on point. Everything worked. My A/C is running again.
Great Tutorial, Thanks , I tried it with the A/C Pro Product, it took less than 5 minutes and now my 2009 Corolla Air conditioner is working Perfectly. Actually gets pretty cold, Just What I need in NYC weather.
Luckily, most cars activate the a/c compressor during the defrost cycle, or at other times if you have climate control. The biggest problem I've seen with a/c in cars are the ones that get used very little. Without constant circulation of the refrigerant and oils through those lines, the seals can dry up and start to leak. Then, when that person waits for a 95° day, there is no a/c. I run mine all the time, due to climate control, and it holds for years. Impressive to get 42°F air coming out on a 97° day outside.
As far as icing up, I agree with the low refrigerant problem, and also with blocked flow over the evaporator (dirt, leaves, debris) will cause the coil to freeze up sometimes. They are very hard to clean inside the dash. If you're getting icing up, try running the fan at a higher speed and see if that reduces the ice.
And always use recirculate in very humid weather, it pulls about twice the amount of humidity from the cabin, due to sending it through the system over and over.
Sound advice, refreshing to see someone in youtube replies that actually has a clue.
peter jones yeah, I just came from a 2 stroke vs 4 stroke video, you can imagine he comments
In "recirculate mode" rather than fresh air mode I get much colder air because it stops hot outside air from coming in. Make sure muffler, exhaust pipes & connections have no monoxide leaks though.
I've watched other youtube mechanic channels that say to never use one of these refill kits. With newer cars if the amount of refrigerant is off by one ounce too high you can damage the system.
Every car I used this on the a.c. pump locked up in a year
They are right also if you don't put the right amount the AC pump won't start.And with the right tool you have to put some kilograms of oil into the pipes for the pump because it stucks.
This guy comes into TH-cam to pedal falsehoods like he knows how to fix everything. If any AC system need refrigerant it has a leak and must be repaired and recharged to factory specs or more damage will definitely occur. Maybe these TH-cam’s should be held responsible for the damage they cause. I know I would be if I was damaging my customers systems due to ignorant practices.
Are y’all just angry mechanics? There is a reason they sell these in the store and it’s not to destroy someone’s car. It’s an easy enough solution to an extremely common problem.
My boyfriend feels like a true blue mechanic after this video lol. Thank you for your amazingly simple videos. I have cold air again!!💙
Your boyfriend needs to step aside and let me introduce myself, how you doing sweetheart??
@@ifracing Now what did my boyfriend ever do to you? Lol
@@lexilove8900 😊 greetings from uk
Bro. You're a life saver! Perfect video for explaining the exact AC can I got, exactly how to find the lines. Why it WON'T for in the line (cuz it's the high pressure end), how to fill it properly, checking the temp outside and setting the gauge right, etc.
So straight forward, and including the compressor info! 💋🤌🏻
Definitely 💯 and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ !
this is why you have over 8 M subs!:) ty
No problem!
The most clear, direct, take in consideration of people who might have never worked on cars before instructions I have every seen.
Chris....another great video......thanks..I filled your advice and my AC is perfect now.....your friend CHRIS THE HOBBY GUY
+ChrisTheHobbyGuy awesome Chris!
I am amazed at the amount of effort put into this video. Chris, you have helped me tremendously today! You are doing God's work😅 Thank you!!!!
Take it from a WELL SEAONED mechanic ~ Great vid! Actually only searched this to teach someone else how to do this- I will be sending them YOUR link - good job - VERY concise. detailed & thorough .
Chris your vids are awesome, thanks for all the advice and help.
+E4T6 Of course! I am glad you found my video helpful.
You should never need to add refrigerant. If you do then that means you have a leak which needs to be fixed first. The sealers don't always work and can do more harm than good. Make sure you don't overcharge your system. If you do, the head pressure will get too high and it will not cool well on hot days. It should cycle on cooler days and at night and during hot days with the fan on high it shouldn't cycle at all. If it does that means it is either under or overcharged. An overcharged a/c will cycle because the high side is getting too hot and undercharged is because the low side is getting too cold too quickly (pressure too low). Don't go by the gauge alone. Use the chart with the pressure vs outside temperature.
Also a little trick. If the can is getting too cold while charging, soak it in warm water. That will make the R134a come out faster.
+billybassman21 Thanks for sharing the tips although with that last one I am not sure you want the refrigerant to come out any faster because you will pressurize the low side too much which is not necessarily good.
Your great at explaining things so simply that even someone like me, who doesn’t know how to work with cars, can figure it out. Thank you so much
Should ad that if you don't have your a.c. in the on position it will cause a line rupture when you add the a.c. booster...lol..
Don't ask me how I know this🤣🤣
JnLighting 1000 - turning on the ac system in your car to the high setting relieves the pressure in the ac line as you are adding refrigerant to the system.
Brad Ferkovich thanks for the info!
These cans have cost people thousands. You WILL blow a line,contaminate and get moisture in your system and will wish you never ever tried to go cheap on one of the most expensive to repair items on your car.
Brad Ferkovich how do you know this
Just did this and pressure gauge went straight to red 😂😂 went straight to the comments and found out about this part to leave the system on blast before continuing