Nice video which I wished I had watched earlier today as Im sure i recharged my car incorrectly and watching your video it all makes sense. I note however at the end you didnt top up with refridgerant that would also clear any of the sealer from the low pressure entry port. Thanks again.
I'm sure it says you have to put r134a gas in straight after using super seal,otherwise it can block your port,plus you'll need more gas to top it up to around 35 psi
Instruction 7 says: Holding the can upright, turn the valve handle on the recharge hose clockwise all the way in. You will hear refrigerant moving from the vehicle's A/C into the can. Does this mean I have to put refrigerant into the system first? There isn't anything in the system because it's leaked out. Hence why I'm using super seal. I can't find any description on this so any advice would be appreciated
Hi would this work, for a leak at the pump, I know this as had it tested, there was a leak one of the valves, not the condenser one as this is new, the other one at the top north part of the system, I had it re - gassed, which lasted 3 weeks
hey, I am about to do this with my car. same situation, there is a leak we can't find, 2ish weeks of cold air then warm. How long did this fix last for you?
Used this today. The plastic cap that goes on the low pressure port does not lock onto place...causing pressure loss in the system. I had to hold it down with my hand. Don't know if it will work but it took in most of the can but not all. Topped up the pressure with new refrigerant and ran for 15 minutes. Time will tell but not impressed with the applicator at all.
You put air con gas in first . Turn as off then connect super seal to low side with ac tirned off . The pierce the top the can while its connected to low side then open the piercer the ac gas and super seal then mixes . You then turn ac on and hold bottle up side down and it is drawn in for any body looking in future
So do you need to have some pressure in your AC system for the leak seal to go in? Just that I don’t, so my compressor doesn’t switch on, could I add just enough R134a for my compressor to engage then add the leak seal then top up with the remaining R134a?
Hi there I was wondering if my ac system would overcharge if i add this, as i have just regassed the system I have an e60 520d and i have the same issue Thanks
people, please do not use this video as a HOW TO Guide, its a mess lol but comedy gold. it started off well, then he missed his steps from i think step 10 and it went all tits up from there lol
I bought this stuff about a week ago and plan to put it in my nissan. I have no idea if it has a leak or not, I can only assume as I bought the car the AC was cold but not super cold, then after 1 week of owning it, it wasn't cold at all. So the cars in the garage now getting AC topped up, that mechanic doesn't have UV dye in his AC gas so im thinking to use this. The last step is a bit worrying though, the step you didn't show, it says "14. To prevent STP super seal from sealing the service port, immediately flush the charging port with STP EZ chill or STP auto freeze recharge product" thats all good and well, but that cost £60!!!!!!!!!!! So they're saying you need to spend £60 to has some gas in the AC, use super seal costing £20 and then use EZ CHILL can that costs £60 = £140. How is this a cheap fix? the numbers just don't add up considering a regas at a good garage costs £40.
That's a fair point! But I had access to gas at my mates garage so saved on that cost, also that's why I cleaned round low pressure port with rag and off camera I pushed down the valve momentarily to make sure it still moved thanks for your thoughts cheers sandy
I'm not a big fan of stop leak anything. I suppose if you have no intention to fix it properly then I guess this is an option. I won't connect my AC recovery machine to a system that has sealer in it as it can damage the recovery machine.
There are several types. Most mimic a small leak to see if sealant is present. www.autoserviceworld.com/carsmagazine/sealant-detector/ I usually talk to my customer about what's been done to the system. If they have added sealant then all I will do is add refrigerant if required. I won't pull that system into my machine. If it needs evacuation I won't do it. There is no way to safely remove the refrigerant and clean the sealer except to flush the system but some parallel flow condenser cannot be flushed reliably. Plus if the system is charged you can't legally release it to the atmosphere. So they are basically screwed once the sealant has been added. www.javac.com.au/a-c-sealant-detection-kit
Nice video which I wished I had watched earlier today as Im sure i recharged my car incorrectly and watching your video it all makes sense. I note however at the end you didnt top up with refridgerant that would also clear any of the sealer from the low pressure entry port. Thanks again.
Hi I never had any r134a so just left it! Cheers sandy
Thanks for not editing video, too many perfect ones around.
longest instructions in history ha well done im out to buy my can now
Yes, it worked for my car. The refrigerant was taking about a month to leak out. It's been 5 months and all is well.
I'm sure it says you have to put r134a gas in straight after using super seal,otherwise it can block your port,plus you'll need more gas to top it up to around 35 psi
Cheers your correct, many thanks Sandy
Thank you good sir, this video was very helpful so is your replies to the comments. I really appreciate it
Thank you my friend cheers sandy
How long did this fix last?
Hi Sandy
Could I use this stuff even if the air con sistem is empty? due the recently leaking.
Thanks
If it's totally empty better to track down leak first, I only had small leak because I still had some pressure cheers sandy
Instruction 7 says: Holding the can upright, turn the valve handle on the recharge hose clockwise all the way in. You will hear refrigerant moving from the vehicle's A/C into the can. Does this mean I have to put refrigerant into the system first? There isn't anything in the system because it's leaked out. Hence why I'm using super seal. I can't find any description on this so any advice would be appreciated
Yes. less than half, then start using the leak stop. then complete the charge
the r134a gas already comes with the seal leak or I have to add it after putting the seal leak
Hi would this work, for a leak at the pump, I know this as had it tested, there was a leak one of the valves, not the condenser one as this is new, the other one at the top north part of the system, I had it re - gassed, which lasted 3 weeks
hey, I am about to do this with my car. same situation, there is a leak we can't find, 2ish weeks of cold air then warm. How long did this fix last for you?
Used this today. The plastic cap that goes on the low pressure port does not lock onto place...causing pressure loss in the system. I had to hold it down with my hand. Don't know if it will work but it took in most of the can but not all. Topped up the pressure with new refrigerant and ran for 15 minutes. Time will tell but not impressed with the applicator at all.
Mines is still working 😀
well did it work?
@@fruitcake4t no mate the pressure fell to zero within days...got rid of the car.
Do you put the seal in first before the R134? Great video. Thanks
You put air con gas in first . Turn as off then connect super seal to low side with ac tirned off . The pierce the top the can while its connected to low side then open the piercer the ac gas and super seal then mixes . You then turn ac on and hold bottle up side down and it is drawn in for any body looking in future
Hi is your air con still working ok as I was going to try STP super seal in my car many thanks.
Yes it still is working well
So do you need to have some pressure in your AC system for the leak seal to go in? Just that I don’t, so my compressor doesn’t switch on, could I add just enough R134a for my compressor to engage then add the leak seal then top up with the remaining R134a?
Yes, I think that is the correct procedure from what I've read, mine hasn't arrived yet so have not tried it myself yet.
Hi there I was wondering if my ac system would overcharge if i add this, as i have just regassed the system
I have an e60 520d and i have the same issue
Thanks
I would only add it after your sure the Aircon is leaking/under performing, cheers sandy
Did this work long term?
Cheers
Yes aircon still working
people, please do not use this video as a HOW TO Guide, its a mess lol but comedy gold.
it started off well, then he missed his steps from i think step 10 and it went all tits up from there lol
Hi now after nearly one year is the AC still working cold or has it started to leak, thanks
It's still working just as it's started to leak again
I bought this stuff about a week ago and plan to put it in my nissan. I have no idea if it has a leak or not, I can only assume as I bought the car the AC was cold but not super cold, then after 1 week of owning it, it wasn't cold at all. So the cars in the garage now getting AC topped up, that mechanic doesn't have UV dye in his AC gas so im thinking to use this. The last step is a bit worrying though, the step you didn't show, it says "14. To prevent STP super seal from sealing the service port, immediately flush the charging port with STP EZ chill or STP auto freeze recharge product" thats all good and well, but that cost £60!!!!!!!!!!! So they're saying you need to spend £60 to has some gas in the AC, use super seal costing £20 and then use EZ CHILL can that costs £60 = £140. How is this a cheap fix? the numbers just don't add up considering a regas at a good garage costs £40.
That's a fair point! But I had access to gas at my mates garage so saved on that cost, also that's why I cleaned round low pressure port with rag and off camera I pushed down the valve momentarily to make sure it still moved thanks for your thoughts cheers sandy
EBay do this leak did for 24 pound and a re gas with hose for 25 pound.
I used for my car and AC stop after two days
Is your car ac still working?? And how is the cooling after using it??
Yes it is! Just started using AC this year and it is working great
sandy anderson Is cooling reduced after using it?? Or its the same as when the the ac was fine in the past ?
How long did this stuff last for or is the aircon still ok now?
It's still working
So did it last?
Well air-conditioning is still working, so yes!
the hoes tip wouldn't fit on my low pressure valve on my diesel truck.
I lost a lot of refrigerant because of this cheap tip.
You will Cry after using it, It Damage my compressor , compressor pumping become sticky and stockup
I'm not a big fan of stop leak anything. I suppose if you have no intention to fix it properly then I guess this is an option. I won't connect my AC recovery machine to a system that has sealer in it as it can damage the recovery machine.
Cheers Phillip it a fair point, what do u use to detect sealant in the Aircon? Cheers sandy
There are several types. Most mimic a small leak to see if sealant is present. www.autoserviceworld.com/carsmagazine/sealant-detector/
I usually talk to my customer about what's been done to the system. If they have added sealant then all I will do is add refrigerant if required. I won't pull that system into my machine. If it needs evacuation I won't do it. There is no way to safely remove the refrigerant and clean the sealer except to flush the system but some parallel flow condenser cannot be flushed reliably. Plus if the system is charged you can't legally release it to the atmosphere. So they are basically screwed once the sealant has been added.
www.javac.com.au/a-c-sealant-detection-kit
Thanks Phillip, Sandy
Why would you post a video when you clearly don’t really know what you’re doing?? 😳
We all learn from our mistakes! Cheers sandy
@@sandyande I say again thanks for posting an unedited video
All I heard was potato