Originally posted by imnotacop420:
I just did this yesterday. It didnt work very good. I got the adapter/hose without the gauge on it. The engine was running and he ac was on max. Only about an 1/8th of the can or so was empty after about 10 minutes. The ac did not get any colder either.

Could I try it again as I did not take the adapter off of the can?



I would shake up the can really well. You could even tip the can upside-down for a short while. Just make sure that you don't keep it upside down for too long, as you don't want the liquid going into the system, hence shaking it really well is crucial to the process. It shouldn't take more than a few mins for a can. I just did my mother's car a few weeks ago and she has a minor leak. It's not worth repairing so I recharge it every season.

Adapter? What are you talking about? You attach the refridgerant at one end and make sure that the piercing device isn't in contact with the refridgerant until you're ready to charge the system. Then you depress or turn the mechanism to pierce the can, so that it can go into the system.

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