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How hard is it to recharge the AC with freon? My AC still blows cold, but it doesnt blow that ice cold like it used to so I figured it could use some freon. Is there a guide anywhere? Can we actually do it or does it have to be taken to the stealership?
Why do you not just get a recharge kit and attach it to the port under the drivers side corner engine cover. I think the pressure should be in the 35 to 40 pound range.
Thats what I was thinking of doing, just picking up a can of r134a and the hoses and charging it myself.. just wasnt sure if there was a special way to do it or it had to be done at the dealership
I bought a recharge kit for my sisters pt cruiser and did her a/c. Looking at the Z, its pretty much the same setup. Refill at the bottom a/c cooling lines, with the appropriate amount of pressure (on the a/c recharge kit, itl'll say the specs). I did that to her car like a year and a half ago I think. Still good as new. I'm surprised, my Z is 2004 and its still good on the a/c juice.
considering new A/C systems like on the z do not use freon anymore, i think it will be impossible to do this. now like was metioned already, you can recharge the system yourself with R134a you can get at any auto parts store.
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The A/C system has 2 sides, the high and low. When you buy a recharge kit the fitting that comes with it should only connect to the low pressure side. When connected and ready to add refrigerant the engine should be running and a/c on max cooling. Hold the recharge can in the up position, the can should start getting cold. Care should be taken to not over-charge the system so don't add too much at once. I know my car has a green dye in the a/c system but I'm not sure if it was from the factory but a lot of recharge cans are offered with a dye to locate leaks, for cars most leaks occur at the compressor shaft seal.
Adding some charge is really easy so go for it.
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The word "Freon" was once a brand name for a refrigerant but has over time just become a generic term for refrigerant, that said freon is not specific as to any type. I work in refrigeration and never use the word freon but I understand what someone means when used.
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Just be careful not to overcharge the system! you'll know when the A/C won't turn on at all! i would recomend the recharge kit with the gauge so you dont go above 35, i think that was the magic number
Recharging the AC
