phil74501

My car has been converted to the new stuff. R134...something like that. I've never done one before. So how hard is it, and how do you recharge one? I know I have a leak somewhere. PO told me there was one. Is there some way I can find it? I know it's probably in the hoses. I once took a car to a shop and they said they put some kind of dye in them to find leaks. Thanks for any help.

apierce918

you need a vaccum pump to evacuate it, then the hose kit to recharge, we got everything from harbor freight for less than $100. there is freon you can buy that has the new oil, leak detector (red dye) and freon all in it at once. i recharged mine and it worked for about a month, and it has a leak too oh well

Adam Roberts

If it has already been converted to R134, you don't need anything but the can of R134 to recharge it.


You can pickup a can with a gauge, and hose to charge it and that will be everything you need..for $12... not $100


just put it on the low side... the fitting on biggest pipe.. start the car.. turn on the A/C and fill it up.

apierce918

sorry, read that wrong, i thought it was going to be converted... :/

phil74501

Wizkid you live up north. You don't need AC.

How do I know when it's full? And does it hurt anything if I put in too much?

johnny1423

if you buy a kit with a gauge it will tell you when full...
but since its been converted ,any valvoline instant oil change place can charge and check for leaks pretty cheap...