Have any of you had refrigerant added to you AC? I have a 96 3.2TL and the AC has never felt really cold. I ran the AC today (about 80 degrees out) & I think I might need to have some added. Will this help?

Anybody have any experience with this?

Thanks

 

you're saying the temperature outside is 80 and your A/C still isn't cold? Try turning it on at night and lower it to the lowest (60) and see if that'll get your a/c cold. If not, you'll need more refrigerant. I know you can get the bottles at sam's club by the case. You just have to have the tool to transfer the gases from that can into your car. I believe you have to be certified in something to get a hold of that tool.

 

DISCLAIMER always have someone who knows what they are doing check and assist you- this stuff is bad for whats left of the earths ozone layer if vented to the atmosphere- and will freeze your fingers or hurt your eyes bad- always wear protective items

depending on what state you live in- auto parts stores sell the correct refrigerant in small cans- you should not reqiure more than 1, 8-12oz can or you have a big leak somewhere

I dont remember when it went from r12 to r134 freon, but on the compressor or near it, is a tag that says which, and the total capacity of the system--like 23 ounces as example
There is a special oil in some cans thats also needed on a top up.
AC can lose some stuff when not used over the winter, seals dry out
A pressure guage for AC systems is needed to make sense of whats happening
Many parts stores will loan it to you
Some cars have a sight glass on the receiver dryer- that round cannister in front of the radiator- if its cloudy as the fluid passes by- its low- add till clear fluid goes thru the window
Make sure the passenger side fan comes on with the ac too

you can ask someone who knows what they are doing (a local ziner perhaps?)
and add a little freon to it- ac shoud get colder right away-or there is a leak- we wont get into that right now

There is synthetic additive to some brands as well as the oil, for older cars
it improves the cooling system by restoring health to scratches inside, about 20 bucks for a can. IN stores freon is about 8-10 dollars a can - at place that does ac and regualated by the govt- ots 100 per pound- 16 oz--yikes!!