However, you might not know how to convert your car’s AC R12 system to R134a. In this guide, I evaluate how to figure out the appropriate amount of R134a to add. I also look at the steps to convert the system from R12 to R134a. How to Calculate How Much R134a Is Needed R...
Install the air compressor and tighten the retaining bolts to 37 foot-pounds of torque. Remove the rags from the lines and the plugs from the compressor openings. Install the manifold and lines onto the back of the compressor. Tighten the manifold bolt to 24 foot-pounds of torque. Reinstall ...
When liquid refrigerant is forced through a restricted opening, it changes from a liquid to a gas. This change of state causes the refrigerant to become cold, and as it passes through the system, it absorbs heat from the passenger compartment. The vehicle's air-conditioning relies on this ch...
If your car's air conditioner isn't blowing cool air, then you've likely lost some of the refrigerant, usually due to a leak. You can recharge the system yourself with a charging kit and some refrigerant, as long as your car uses r134a...