How to Recharge an Auto A/C System : Charging a Car's A/C

[markpictures07]

You looks like hollywood actor dude:) thanks for the useful video..!

[efciviclx]

where can i find where to put the lil can in a 1988 honda civic help pls tanks guys

[betacircuits]

its dangerous to charge, it needs a gas charge not liquid! inverting the can will make the liquid refrigerant to flow in.. shake it at 45 degrees head up buddy..

[jaxon0618]

Good job Buddy

[agg7]

why does he talk like that?

[owain01uk]

you are meant to weigh in the refrigerant after a leak test and a good vacc to the system you dumb jackass

[crrazyy]

r 134 is $15 a can . i wouldve sworn it used to be cheaper. 

[eddrum100]

If you don't do a leak test on the system it will leak again. His shop is a rip off.

[n618ft]

This video should take like 30 seconds not 2:30... very frustrating.

[jkern101]

this guy is a gd idiot, not only does he sound like an idiot, but these clips he has on youtube are about as useless as a hole in the head, what exactly did this clip help you with, ummm...... o yeah the only thing it helped me with was having to shake the can, but wait a min, the can tells you to shake it on the directions! i take it back, everything he said was in the instructions on the can, IDIOT!

[nzf5576]

Is that car runnig in a closed garage - let's see if he starts to turn blue...

[SVPrelude]

@nzf5576 lmao

[du5tynhi]

@nzf5576 WE can only hope!

[mmfwcl1717]

@tend where do you think he got the refrigerant, lol hahaha jk

[zZZzzzSnooze2nd]

You want this guy to work on your car or truck.

[Bahzad23]

when he's shaking the can, replace everything he says with "ahhh ahhha hh ow yeaa"

[JohnnyRizla]

This guy is hilarious!

[adrianas68]

Tengo un Honda Civic DX 2000 Quiero recargar el aire acondicionado pero tiene 2 mangeras o entradas en cual de las 2 le pongo el gas.

[gatodechihuas]

@adrianas68 pues si tienes estas mangueras o las que venden que es un kit nada mas queda en una de las valvulas nada mas tienes que buscarlas una es mas gruesa que la otra no es dificil

[almcken]

40 people don't have a/c in there car. lol

[wathuhbra]

PLEASE HELP. I refilled my Tahoe with the refrigerant and the back passenger vents comes out cold but the front vents blow fan air. Why is it not cooling the front? appreciate it thanks.

[EICM1975]

Someone told me to take out all the pressure from the a/c until the gauge read 0 then add the freeon, is that true? Never read a label that said that. Do I empty it, then fill it up or just plug it in, refill and Im done? If after I am finish the can, what does it mean if the gauge needle still moves up and down from the bottom of the blue all the way to the top of the blue (Blue=Filled / 25-45 psi) When I plug in the gauge, the pressure goes up and down on the blue (filled) is it safe to add?

[zettix1]

High and Low are clearly labeled on the filling caps, as H and L on my vehicle. Just did it, compressor clutch did not engage because pressure was so low. After adding some gas, it engaged and I have some A/C, but need more than 18oz to get it icy. 1997 tacoma pickup with 160k miles. Not sure if I have a leak, time will tell.

[MotocrossXtrem09]

Not helpful need to tell people where the High and Low Lines are it makes a difference

[mattleeb68]

If you put the can on the fridge for a few hours you'll only need half a can

[Jeff82556]

Is this guy working in an enclosed garage? My brother died of carbon monoxide poisoning - in our garage.

[nowweareone]

im going to pierce my own can and begin the recharging process right now...

[vahescobar]

hey he had no AC ! he needed the freacking fridge !!

[P10mb]

Jack the can off Lmfaooooo

[Logistican518]

@P10mb that's the very last thing I noticed and thought of when I watched this, and then I figured I'd look and see if anyone else thought the same thing.

[SVPrelude]

How do you know how much is the appropriate amount?

[tttar]

You might want to open the garage door before you do that. ;-)

[69danrod]

loos like a small fridge ,or is that his ac system ?

[gamer4lifecod]

nice glasses

[labradiesel]

stop jerking off that poor can!!!! He has to be laughing at himself!

[3LCONEJO]

Befor he had to use that fridge in the car as his ac

[pipedope29]

No this kid looks like a killer!!! hahahaha

[Twelvizm]

Wow, over enunciation for the win. Almost as bad as John Davis from Motorweek.

[backwaterdogs]

this is the worst video on youtube...congratulation!

[sn0m0ns]

LOFL Dude fix your safety glasses and stop talking like that! You sound like a robot..

[wondersss15in90]

this guy is knows his stuff man; I'm pretty sure he's on the ball with the exhaust.

[Kilomanjaro11]

That looks dangerous !

[osvaldo350]

where can i find a gauge like that and whats it called?

[InsideStrate]

@osvaldo350 you can by the hose and gauges with the refrigerant at any auto parts store and even walmart.

[ojeda1307912007]

this video sux



[justdnk777]

Is it me, or does he looks like a dirty perv at 2:26.

[frogrfb]

@justdnk777

All seems infected, that th' infected spy,

As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.

[justdnk777]

@frogrfb Whaaa....?

[MsHightec]

@justdnk777 u all righ lol!



[PocketDrummer]

@justdnk777 LOL! nice.

[buddytyree]

Why do they always have piece of shit cars in these videos?

[GrandFunker]

@buddytyree Because, those of us too cheap to pay someone to do this for us, own pieces of shit.

[jsanford35]

@buddytyree because a nice new car normaly has working ac and doesnt need recharged

[macklinjordan32]

5-15mins to drain the can??? Shit takes me about 2mins to drain mines with the right videos..

[majinkobe]

looks like he's whackin off lolz. old fashioned one from south park, anyone?

[LafinJack]

You can pierce my can any time, buddy.

[tend]

is their a freakin refrigerator in the back of that truck? 

[mattdudley13]

IF your going to DIY a recharge like this, it should only be done with a system that has some preassure, compressor at that point should at least cycle on and off. Check the preassure on the low side, or HF has cheap manifold gauges, along with an A/C vac pump that is cheap.. Then, with an ambient temp at 90*, charge the system with the CAN UPRIGHT until the compressor stops cycling.. Then check vent temp and make sure it's cold. if it's still low on the gauge, just leave it alone. it'll be ok.

[designtech44]

@mattdudley13 are they cheaper than autozones tool loan program? Except for the refundable deposits on the manifold gauge set and vacuum pump of 300, while your using them it's free when you return them.

So what about the oil in the compressor and accumulator?

[The401Bob]

How about the fact that he seems to be in a garage with the car running.

[SWD2263]

If you see a guy charging without a low AND high side pressure manifold gage, no clue about how much or type of oil, no leak check, no fan moving air across condensor, no scale for measuring charge, and claims to be an "expert" you'll know that repair will not last.

[mario102395]

i bet he uses those glasses so he doesn't get his boyfriends cum in his eyes.

[utzpat]

Over-achiever, he took the hood off the car just to add r134a to the cooling system.

[oldbloke135]

You can do this and apparently risk the end of the world, or you can spend more than your old runabout is worth getting an "A/C tech with 36 years experience" (now that's a guy with ambition) to do it for you. Give me the can! I've got no air-con now and if it doesn't work I'll still have none. If the compressor goes it won't cost me thousands for a new one, it just means it won't get fixed!

[ConnorGorman]

3.5 GPA and he says "a-propriate"

[Fox1991]

I swear everyone who watches videos from expert village are on their period. Chill out guys. If he's doing something you don't agree with, then state why rather than give childish remarks.

[MtlDeath]

Wtf.. he shows ya how to start ya fn car.. but not how to locate the low pressure port.. or how to connect it.. wheres my fn gun

[reenadeng4eva]

one question, from clip 1:19 to 1:30, why did he turn it the other way? Do you have too.

[domtar]

@reenadeng4eva he turned it one way to force the needle into the can, breaking the seal. He then spun it the other way, backing the needle out so the refrigerant could flow.

[DOLRED]

Gag! Did he survive the CO gas in the enclosed space? My understanding is that you add a can of AC to the low pressure port and that the can must be upside down to insure that liquid is moved into the system from the can?

[luismunoz41]

Whats wrong with the driver door?

[UnikImpulse]

pro at work many years of practice huh!

[MrNewell86]

when you turn the can upside down you are adding liquid instead of vapor he's clearly not a expert

[MrDavid949]

@MrNewell86

If you don't turn the can upside down are you risking not getting the oil into the system? I think with the can upright you may get a lot of r134a vapor but not much lubricant. I'm not sure... What's the correct procedure?

[MrNewell86]

@MrDavid949 the refrigerant is the oil also so no matter if it's in the upright position you still will have oil added into the system

[raphdsm]

wot a load of bullox , do not do this on any modern car..this is good for a POS junker thats broken anyway

[SWD2263]

More like village idiot. First, DO NOT run a car inside unless you like to suck on exhaust fumes, Two NEVER charge with can upside down to get liquid, hold it up to get vapor, Third, The proper way to charge is to evacuate, leak test, and then CHARGE with a SCALE, not with the POS auto parts store "fix everything in a can" and guess at only the low side pressure.

[humsup808]

@SWD2263 You're right the liquid R134 is way too cold and will damage the compressor if not held upright..

Repeat it must be upright.

[zahoryconf]

This very helpfull. And I allso di see the other video. I would like to now the name of the device in which you conected the can with gas I see is it quickly.

[userchad2198]

This guy i s clearly not a professional A/C Tech. A professional would have a good manifold guage set with both high and low side guages.

You can never recharge the system right without knowing both the high and low side pressures.

I'm a certified A/C Tech with a good manifold guage set.

[7477238]

@userchad2198 Whats your opinion on 12a (not R-12) A/C gas. Is it better than R-134a refrigerant and is it true that it blows colder than the regular R-134a refrigerant?

[userchad2198]

@7477238

I haven't used 12a yet. So I couldn't tell you if it is colder than R134a or not.

I use R134A and I will admit R134a doesn't blow as cold as the old r12 systems.

I've been thinking of getting some 12a though. I will have to try 134a for myself and see if it does blow colder than R134A.

When I get time I need to get some videos on here of "Proper" service techniques on A/C Systems.

.

[userchad2198]

@7477238

I've been thinking of getting some 12a though. I will have to try 12a for myself and see if it does blow colder than R134A.

That what I meant to say. I meant to say I will have to try 12a not R134a sorry for the mistake.

[apolanco602]

2:24 looks like having fun lol

[mickeygovender]

@yangster84 The Gauge.Look up the freon level for your car in your Service Manual

[mickeygovender]

Is that a Little Fridge in your Back Seat.Guess thats your backup plan!!

[rob99rst]

its not a pro way of doing it but still a do it yourself way of doing it. you need to get moisture out of the system 1st

[juneya23]

well hes correct but dang i wouldnt wanna really listen to this guy hahaha "apprapriate"

[TebooTedMarshall]

How ironic, charging a car that has a refrigerator in the back seat.

[DaveTheyCallme]

Incorrect way to recharge . The person never purged the hose of air/moisture first before screwing the hose onto the line fitting. Further, you dont just shoot a can of refrigerant into the system as he showed...it has to be accurately put in so the system doesnt get overcharged/undercharged. Leave the a/c system to real professionals to do and dont do it yourself. You can mess up the system bad, plus you can hurt yourself using the freon. Im an A/C Tech of 36 years.

[soulflie26]

How come there can never be just 1 full video on what to do?

[zardiw]

DId he ever finish this series...........half a video to start the car.....lolol.........z

[MrCap10kidd]

Take a step back and do a reach around. LMAO Ill bet he is a can shaker. LMAO

[GrantLogan2]

appropriate

[cyot75]

Thanks brother for taking the time to show us! I didn't know what the hell I was TRYING to do!

[haweye79]

Stop talkin bout the guy he's trying to teach you Jack@sses somethin..

[josh666675]

I bet hes a complete fag and says when he cooks In this step i will step backnd light the stove but take a step back to start recharge

[CheifRock]

Cool Vid ,,,Could mention too ,,.. , to try and maintain the valve needle below the red zone as you are charging the ac unit ,, , also for those older cars with r22 gas ,, there is a conversion kit to the legal r134a wich you can buy at cragens err autozone which has r134a tip that permanently screws over your old r22 tip. some kits even come with an instructional dvd . Tip- the air compressor will not come on until there is sufficient freon on the unit, also check leaks with soap and water

[GutierrezJean]

HAHAHAHA LMAO 2:25 TO 2:29

[ParadiseofTruth]

I'd like to be agitated.... lmaoo

[Majorbud]

haha damn

[nitro1qaz]

Thank you for your time,

[MustangWW2]

I wonder if he's actually EPA 609 certified?

[lilljjan]

Love it !! he has no idea what hes doing to the compressor.... dork. Lucky 4 him its R134a and not glide refrigerant.

[DiabolicTut0r]

rocket science..thank you for that

[eliciakaulitz]

you can charge liquid in the suction side only if it has a accumulator, protects the compressor

[mexskal]

that you finally someone said something smart, most people that the people that sell this cans dont care about safety just about selling, it has to be done by someone licensed

[mexskal]

thats really not the proper way to recharge a system and if you are a real mecanis you should know that

[joseandres21fl]

yeah I think the same

[superherobyday]

he wears a nametag at home.

[PhillyChase]

Yo they don't have to appreciate you, but I do. I don't know shit about cars, but looking at this was the best example I saw online. Now my car is cool breeze! Thanks man! P.Chase

[PhillyChase]

Yo they don't have to appreciate you, but I do. I don't know shit about cars, but looking at this was the best example I saw online. Now my car is cool breeze! Thanks man! P.Chase

[pclle]

never start a compressor completely empty of refrigerant charge, add some vapour pressure to the system first, so pull a good vacuum then charge away

[JDMGTP]

I had a bad condenser and all my r 134a leaked out. I repaired the condenser and recharged the system. My question is, did my compressor oil leak out too? I've been told in the past that it stays in the compressor but I don't want to chance it.

[djsplog]

wrong! im a refridge engineer nd first off u have air in your line which is very bad and can result in loads of problems

you can over charge system which can lead liquid getting back to comp nd it going bang

so to know how much to put in u need to know how much was in it to start

if it was empty you need to vac out first

and if it was empty you have a leak

and if you have a leak its now against the law to recharge a leakin system

u could give people more problems if u dont explain it right

[discretesignalz]

Is his car parked in his living room? Good way to get carbon monoxide poisoning.

[designtech44]

@discretesignalz right I wonder if he keeps his beer in that frig

[Essefen]

@discretesignalz Yeah genius, he drove it through his 24 inch window and got it into his living room.

[discretesignalz]

That is not the proper way to do a conversion. First off you need to evacuate all of the R-12 using proper equipment. Then you need to drain the oil and replace the accumulator or drier. You have to try and remove as much of the mineral oil as you can because it isn't compatible with R-134A. Next you have to vacuum the system to remove any moisture. Last charge and oil (Ester) it with the proper amount using a scale according to retrofit conversion chart. Leave it to the professionals.

[HangingTree]

I dont get why people watch "HOW TO VIDEOS" just for trying to find minor errors so they can show how there the expert. Take that macho nacho shit elsewhere faggits.

[fusionstar916]

your noy supposed to hold the cap upside down or else the system sucks in coolant fluid.

expert village is no expert.

This can fuck up your a/c system.

[fusionstar916]

this guy is such a douchbag

[cagonesss]

where the hell do you need a license to buy ac recharge refrigerant?they sell it to anyone here in california at any auto parts store,they even sell the hook up lines with pressure tester.i never take my car to a shop ,they ripp you off bad.feel sorry for those who know nothing about cars.

[CooterSandwich]

what are you talking about, you don't need a license to buy or handle refrigerant? Refilling refrigerant is like one of the easiest things you can do on a vehicle. There are how to video's on here so people don't have to get ripped off, thinking it's a super complex thing.

[mexskal]

in fact you need a license to buy r12 and 134a,

[sha1b]

yeah thats right!

[tharnol]

I live in California,our law forces the mechanic to pressure test & inspect everything.Total price $450 to have cold air. My car? 87" Ford Tempo. I'll do it my self,thanx for the video.

[othertonywilson]

I have the same hose that I got with a cheap kit. I twist counter clockwise until the pin is all the way in. Then when I try to remove it, the valve comes off...

So I have to leave that can on? Could I take it off, and put another hose on?

[juanstrongman]

I bet you aggitate it all night

[jaired15]

LOL

[juanstrongman]

Wow i just saw this again and i still laugh everytime lol

[designtech44]

@juanstrongman yeah, I bit.... left handed no dought...

[franksuko]

thX! Nathan!!

you helped alot!!

[MXSLICK]

haha...yeah, mine said hold upright as well, and nothing about shaking it. Also, i could clearly tell the can was empty within 25 seconds of opening the valve...not 5-15 minutes. I can confirm it was empty because i took the valve off the can when i was done and it was...well...an empty can! Sometimes the connectors on these cheap re-fill kits SUCK..they are very hard to click on to the service port and often leak, causing a frost-burn on your fingers. Buy the ones with the good metal connector

[mexskal]

you do realize that by putting the can upsidedown you just added liquid to the compressor and thats baddd for it what you want to put in there is gass. the compressor cant compress a liquid

[Dougous]

gee, the can of freon i used to charge my system yesterday said to hold the can in an upright position. and nothing about shaking the can .. i wonder which way is correct?

[jayguy173]

he just said on first video have the old freon drained by a shop before doing this

[1theborder]

What do you think guys about, the existing oil is compatible with this freon good question? It's not, the oil used in old sistem was alkilbenzen mineral oil R-12,R-22 A/C sistem, R-134a Polyester POE oil, if do you add R-134 on R-12 sistem, and not replace the oil and dryer you will kill the compresor thank you god bless to everybody, have a nice day

[ACdaG1]

HAHA, he's straight jerking that bottle. Good stuff though, I gotta do this

[mmmfloorpie]

I love how the video ends with him having a smirk on his face and shaking the can up and down in a suggestive way...

[ParadiseofTruth]

@mmmfloorpie lmaoo

[mmmfloorpie]

"Make sure to add the apprapriate amount... Or the appropriate amount"

[orochikaiba]

Forgive if I'm wrong, but isn't he supposed to hold the can upright to make the apprapriate amount, i mean appropriate amount LOL, is run into the vhicle to avoid getting moisture inside the A/C system?

[mexskal]

no putting the can upside down gets liquid into the compressor, and you dont want that, it could ruin it, what you want to do is pur gasss in it.