Guys keep in mind refrigerant isn't a consumable and if it's low, it's leaking. Find the leak, stop it, refill. Though sometimes you can top them off and be good for years.
Dave-you really need to teach somewhere! You are so full of knowledge and you do a great job simplifying this stuff for the layperson. Thanks for sharing!!!
@@madgingercustoms it wasn’t low. VW doesn’t have a clutch. They have a valve. To fix it I have to evacuate the system. But at least I know what it is.
Don’t use a death gage. Go to harbor freight and get a manifold gage set for a/c. And you may want to get a a/c system vacuum too. I use the compressed air one and it works well. Also in a/c school, we were taught to charge by a saturation chart so you don’t over charge the system. 95% of the a/c systems today, if over charged won’t cool, or draw the heat out
At least in Texas, you can "free rent" that manifold gauge set at O'Reilly's, i.e. the rental tools deal, where you can return it after you're done for the price of the sales tax. Likewise the A/C system evacuator, in case you had to crack open the system and replace something. Always amazes me that people don't know about this. On some older Fords, that "slow leak" was normal performance due to the type of connections used in the A/C system; perfectly normal / accepted to have to pop in a can every couple of years. I know the mid-'90's Crown Vics, for certain, and I think for awhile after that, on almost every Ford. I think they've been rid of those type connectors for awhile now, or at least improved them.
Guys keep in mind refrigerant isn't a consumable and if it's low, it's leaking. Find the leak, stop it, refill. Though sometimes you can top them off and be good for years.
Hey Dave,
That was the best explanation I have ever seen/herd about how automotive A/C works.
Thank You.
Thank you!! Means a lot to me.
Dave-you really need to teach somewhere! You are so full of knowledge and you do a great job simplifying this stuff for the layperson. Thanks for sharing!!!
Appreciate it Sue!
you are the MAN!!! That smile on her face said it all. Great stuff sir.
Thanks Troy!
Thanks DAD ! We love you !
Dad stuff! Lol
Your into was the best! From a fellow CT escapee!!
Heh! We don't like it here.....
@@madgingercustomsyeah, got that real quick! 😂 Hopefully you can escape some day too! I grew up in Montville, left 10 years ago
Here in Australia, it's illegal to refill air-conditioning unless you are qualified, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
It's the wild west here! LOL
@@madgingercustoms 😅🤣
Wow it sounds just like my 2... hahaha ... thought it might have an American accent!!
Its left hand drive!
Dang! Such a great explanation. Thanks!!!
Thank you!
Wow; That was Cool. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for checking it out!
You.... Are super helpful!
Thanks!
That was timely. The air in my daily needs a charge.
Getting hot down there isn't it!?!
@@madgingercustoms it wasn’t low. VW doesn’t have a clutch. They have a valve. To fix it I have to evacuate the system. But at least I know what it is.
@@michaelhubbard4272 So it pumps down like a commercial freezer!!! LOL That's crazy.
Great video!
I am a bus and thanks for reminding me!! 😆 🤣 😂
Should have added the sealant Dave , from one HVAC guy to another. 👍🇨🇦
Yeah, we will see how far she gets. My kid bought the refrigerant.
Don’t use a death gage. Go to harbor freight and get a manifold gage set for a/c. And you may want to get a a/c system vacuum too. I use the compressed air one and it works well. Also in a/c school, we were taught to charge by a saturation chart so you don’t over charge the system. 95% of the a/c systems today, if over charged won’t cool, or draw the heat out
At least in Texas, you can "free rent" that manifold gauge set at O'Reilly's, i.e. the rental tools deal, where you can return it after you're done for the price of the sales tax. Likewise the A/C system evacuator, in case you had to crack open the system and replace something. Always amazes me that people don't know about this.
On some older Fords, that "slow leak" was normal performance due to the type of connections used in the A/C system; perfectly normal / accepted to have to pop in a can every couple of years. I know the mid-'90's Crown Vics, for certain, and I think for awhile after that, on almost every Ford. I think they've been rid of those type connectors for awhile now, or at least improved them.
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Thanks for watching!
You did not find the leak, if the system is empty, it leaked out and will leak out again until the leak is fixed.
That is correct.
And what if there a leak? Hope tomorrow you didn't lose all your freon And No.. you cant use the kids long red hair to plug the leak....🙂
Yeah, we discussed that with the kids. Ultimately you should find the leak and repair. That isn't in the cards for this old rig!
That’s why I use leak stop! 😂
Wow, really ?@@snake_eyes_garage
I kid, I kid…. 😅