Your video is perfect! You are very clear and to the point. You set the thermometer to prove that after adding the Freon, not only did the compressor kick in, but the temperature dropped. Thank you!
Thanks for a really great how to video. AutoZone is not selling the same analog gauge you have, but they did have an A/C Pro recharge kit with a digital gauge and a 20 ounce bottle of R134a. With that kit and your excellent instructions, my 2006 Highlander is now blowing like a frozen hurricane. Thanks again.
This AC Pro kit comes with a 20oz can of refrigerant but that doesn't mean you need to add the whole can.. Look for the sticker under your hood that will tell you the maximum refrigerant capacity for your car's AC system.. Connect to low pressure port and follow instructions in the video.. www.walmart.com/ip/A-C-Pro-ACP-100-Ultra-Synthetic-R-134a-Car-Refrigerant-Kit-20-oz/353326131
Great video. I have yet to try this but the car I just purchased (07 Highlander) the previous owner told me they have to charge it every year before summer. So obviously it has a leak somewhere in the system. Do you know of a good video or have a video on how to chase down a leak?
I usually have to recharge once a year so there's definitely a small leak somewhere.. If/when it reaches the point where recharging doesn't work I'll look for the leak..
Great video, thanks. I guess to be on the safe side, I'll just stop when I get to 43f or so if I can get it there, instead of going for that second can. Being a non-mechanic, I'd be happy to just get 'good' air compared to what my RX300 is blowing now, I will buy that gauge, and check what is actually coming out to start with, it's cool air but doesn't seem like its all that cold, I think it should be much colder. The face/legs/ vent makes noise when switching, and only half the vents on top seem to be blowing air, and not very strongly. Another issue I'll need to address, or look into later.
Jist did this today on my 2006 HL using EZ chill 18oz bottle, comes with mechanical gauge. Was pretty easy with this video. I put the gauge on and it was at 15psi. Hooked up the can and went to work. Ended at 35psi and inside was around 38f using infrared temp gun. Actually one vent was 52f, while other 3 were between 38-41f. It was weird doing the refill because the ezchill container, when i would release the nozzle, it made a hissing sound, almost like some refrigerant was coming out. It took about half the container from feel, and i couldnt get anymore than 35psi. If i did it would go back to 35. Weird. But glad temp is good now
I was told by a mechanic that the vents on the right side (closer to the compressor) are cooler than those on the left. The greater the difference, the more it indicates a lack of Freon. After watching this video, I can confirm that. My left vent was warmer than the one on the right, but after adding the Freon, the vents on the left are now cooler.
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Your video is perfect! You are very clear and to the point. You set the thermometer to prove that after adding the Freon, not only did the compressor kick in, but the temperature dropped. Thank you!
You're welcome.. Glad to have helped..
Thanks for a really great how to video. AutoZone is not selling the same analog gauge you have, but they did have an A/C Pro recharge kit with a digital gauge and a 20 ounce bottle of R134a. With that kit and your excellent instructions, my 2006 Highlander is now blowing like a frozen hurricane. Thanks again.
You are welcome.. Glad to have helped..
What kit did you buy? How much was it? I really need help with this. I'm not good at fixing cars or ac 😞
This AC Pro kit comes with a 20oz can of refrigerant but that doesn't mean you need to add the whole can.. Look for the sticker under your hood that will tell you the maximum refrigerant capacity for your car's AC system.. Connect to low pressure port and follow instructions in the video.. www.walmart.com/ip/A-C-Pro-ACP-100-Ultra-Synthetic-R-134a-Car-Refrigerant-Kit-20-oz/353326131
And I would watch this video by ChrisFix.. More detailed than mine: th-cam.com/video/SHg2xRMnM38/w-d-xo.html
One of the best diy channels on TH-cam 👍. Have you ever installed brake pads and shoes?
Thanks.. Yes, many times..
Great video. To the point. I used a cheaper pressure hose Guage but ws able to complete the job. Thank you!!
You're welcome.. Glad to have helped..
one of the best videos clear concise
Thanks.. Hope it helped..
Great video. I have yet to try this but the car I just purchased (07 Highlander) the previous owner told me they have to charge it every year before summer. So obviously it has a leak somewhere in the system. Do you know of a good video or have a video on how to chase down a leak?
I don't speak English, but you know about highlanders, I got a 2003 and I would like to know how much air I need to put in it.
Great info. Thanks 😊
Glad to help..
Thanks for making this video.
You are welcome.. Thanks for your reply..
there was no pressure when you started...aren't you concerned why. Is there a major leak?
I usually have to recharge once a year so there's definitely a small leak somewhere.. If/when it reaches the point where recharging doesn't work I'll look for the leak..
Great video, thanks.
I guess to be on the safe side, I'll just stop
when I get to 43f or so if I can get it there,
instead of going for
that second can.
Being a non-mechanic,
I'd be happy to just get 'good' air compared
to what my RX300 is blowing now, I will buy that
gauge, and check what is actually coming out
to start with, it's cool air but doesn't seem
like its all that cold, I think it should be much colder.
The face/legs/ vent makes noise when switching,
and only half the vents on top seem to be blowing
air, and not very strongly. Another issue I'll need to
address, or look into later.
Yes.. Don't get greedy.. Too much pressure in system is what you want to avoid..
@@tongo117 Right , thanks, great video.
Jist did this today on my 2006 HL using EZ chill 18oz bottle, comes with mechanical gauge. Was pretty easy with this video.
I put the gauge on and it was at 15psi. Hooked up the can and went to work. Ended at 35psi and inside was around 38f using infrared temp gun. Actually one vent was 52f, while other 3 were between 38-41f.
It was weird doing the refill because the ezchill container, when i would release the nozzle, it made a hissing sound, almost like some refrigerant was coming out. It took about half the container from feel, and i couldnt get anymore than 35psi. If i did it would go back to 35. Weird. But glad temp is good now
I was told by a mechanic that the vents on the right side (closer to the compressor) are cooler than those on the left. The greater the difference, the more it indicates a lack of Freon. After watching this video, I can confirm that. My left vent was warmer than the one on the right, but after adding the Freon, the vents on the left are now cooler.
Note to me;
Gauge will show higher-pressure when compressor is
OFF. than while compressor is running.
Yes.. I should have said it like that in the video.. Straight to the point..
@@tongo117 No, you did great, this is just a note
for me when I get set up to recharge.
Excellent info! Thanks.
You're welcome.. Thanks for reply..