AC not as cold, 1996 Ranger 2.3L

Aug 01, 2005 Last reply: 20 years ago 2 Replies

Today I noticed that the air conditioner is not blowing as cold as it normally does. It is the R134 refrigerant type. How do I know if it has a proper "charge"? The older systems had a sight glass that was handy. How do I add more if needed? Same as the older Freon types?



Thanks !


A set of gauges to do it right. Some of the refill kits come with a gauge so you can at least measure the low side.

"" wrote: > Today I noticed that the air conditioner is not blowing as > cold as it > normally does. It is the R134 > refrigerant type. How do I know if it has a proper "charge"? > The > older systems had a sight glass that was handy. > How do I add more if needed? Same as the older Freon types? > > Thanks !

You need a set of gauges for starters to determine the hi and low pressures relative to ambient air temp and humidity.

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