How to charge car R134A AC system three


How to detect Leaks while filling R134A


Your engine has a leak problem if the pressure does not rises in the gauge even after adding one can of R134A.It is better to shut off engine to hear any leakage.It is good if you add green dye after evacuation process.It will help to find leaks easily.



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How to find right refrigerant for my car


The year of car model is related to the choice of car ac refrigerant.Generally if the car model is of before 1995 than it will have R12 as refrigerant and models made after 1996 use R134A as preferred refrigerant .You can ask the dealer,check the service manuals or look at the sticker under the hood.


Can i use external heat source to make refrigerant transfer faster


No.External heat will increase the pressure and can may explode damaging you and your property.An easy way out is to take warm tap water and dip can into it from time to time and shaking it.


Any alternative refrigerant to R134A


Demand is growing for refrigerants with even lower warming potetntial than R134A.The popular refrigerants are R744(CO2 based) and HFO-1234YF created by honeywell and dupont.


Time to empty a 12 ounce can of R134A Refrigerant


It will depend upon the difference of pressure between can and the system.You have to wait till the pressure on gauges match the specified pressure on Can.You can increase the rate of refrigerant transfer by dipping the can in warm water or shaking it or turning it upside down.An empty can will be cold and feel light.