Never Use This on Your Car's AC System
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Never Use This on Your Car's AC System, DIY life hack and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car destroyed by cheap AC refill can. How to recharge ac system. How to refill car ac without using a cheap kit. Do AC refill cans really work? The truth about AC refill cans. Car air conditioning explained and how to refill it. AC refill explained. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Happy Memorial Day Scotty!!.
Thanks!!.
It can happen! Keep up the great work Scotty!
Nothing happy about Mermorial Day...
@@4gauge10 Nothing happy about Mermorial Day...
Wow. I used to recharge my a/c myself with the Freon they sell at auto stores and after I’ve seen this video I’m still going to recharge it myself. Thank you
Lmao
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😂😂😂😂
Sure your 1998 Ford Fiesta can handle it.
Used AC Pro and a small can of lubricant mixed with R134A. My truck is blowing ice cold two seasons now. Not doubting Scotty, but getting a mechanic to do it costs BIG TIME!
I always have doubt when he posts...so many opinions that are just way too far out.
Dude is 100% correct.
@@hhjhj393 so don't use on expensive new cars, use on crappy old cars which the majority of us have
Don't use any cans with Stop leak, I too have been avoiding mechanics but stop leak clogged up my AC line. If you use any, make sure it is just Refrigerant with NO added sealing stuff.
Scotty Kilmer is the man ❤😎 I work for gm , well and Honda or the lowest bidder ❤️😎
Me: I wanna fix my car
Scotty: get rid of it
Anthony Anza it's a money pit
Piece of junk
Get a 98 Toyota... Everything else is a mistake
Scotty: Don't
These comments are the funniest lmao
I'm an HVAC tech. I agree with most of what you said except that when a system is void of refrigerant it should be leak Checked and then after finding and repairing the leak it should be pump down into a vacuum and then the refrigerant should be weighed in as you described. By the way I enjoy your videos.
Isn’t leaving it on a vacuum pump enough to let you know about leaks? It won’t be able to create a vacuum with leaks in the system.
@@davidrosa4156 if you have a micron gauge and can pull the system down to 500 microns that's a good indication that you don't have a leak. If your using just the gauge like Scotty did you could be overlooking a very small leak that takes months to reveal itself, soil you want to be sure use a micron guage.
Me: AC’s blowin hot Scotty!
Scotty: well back in the day when I was ur age we had to walk to school uphill .. BOTH WAYS!
🤣😂
You mean you had legs to walk on? We had to pull ourselves!
@@janiejones6789 but In 3 feet of snow and only 1 shoe on
I think back in the day going both ways was the standard...hence the birth of the rainbow flag ...😁 Joking
Don’t forget that it was 10 miles (one way)!
The A/C on my 2012 Navigator in July 2023 was blowing only slightly cool, so I topped it up with a can of A/C PRO 134a refrigerant with a leak seal additive and got 38 deg. F at the vents. I turned the A/C on for a few minutes, a few times during the winter, to keep it lubricated. Now in mide-June 2024, during a heat wave, the system is still blowing at 40 deg. F. at the vents. The extreme slight loss of refrigerant probably occurred before the sealant had a chance to work in 2023. Awesome product and saved a bundle of cash.
I've started messing with cars at 9 years old with my dad.. I'm 73 now and i still work on cars. I'm not to old to learn something new and watching Scotty I sometimes pick up something that makes it easier for me to repair.
Once the hose punctures the seal on the can, you can squeeze the trigger and purge the line before snapping it over the connection.
And then what, guess? It only cost $100 to get a pump and gages. It cost several hundred dollars to have the system fixed if not thousands. Not worth the risk really.
I tried that with mine, and it would not shoot refrigerant into the air while pulling trigger. It would only dispense once connected to suction port. Is that normal? How can you purge if it won't do that till it's connected?
@@Kman-hw9pf
Try shaking the can first?
@@steeloned yes I did
@@manhandlerwho cares if your ac doesnt work to begin with lol
I've been using these kits for years! Ive never had an issue! Screw paying 100s!
slow leak, added twice with the kits....so far...no problems....2008 subaru forrester....next time I have to get the leaks fixed.....
Of you have minor leaks does ac pro kit helps to fix that? Can i get cool air for couple of months? Because mechanic said there is leakage and we cant find it. They’re asking too much to check cabin evaporator. I am middle of spending a little and too much. Ac pro kit could be an experiment for me. Looking for suggestions.
@@thomasshelsaybye8220 It claims to have the best sealer of these recharge kits. It seemed to have the best reviews. I just used it on my car but now the compressor rapidly turns off and on, so not sure wtf is going on. In your case, you can get the 20 ounce can at Walmart for $30 locally, so probably worth a shot.
Thomas Shelsaybye you can use it no problems. You probably have the leak in the evaporator is the reason you cannot see or find it. That means dash removal! Stick a can of it, if the leak is real small might last you a few months even for the summer until it leaks out
Thomas Shelsaybye this the problem, people doing things that they are not competent in doing, also there are several brands os products which will seal small leaks, but you will not find these in the auto move stores , Cheers from usa🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Scott, you know your stuff. I studied Hvac-r in college for a couple of years. You didn’t miss a thing. That’s exactly how you vacuum and charge a system. Thanks for all your tutorials.
Kimi Jong Highball Lot or money in HVAC, right?
@@standyourground9973 say what?? "of"
Kimi Jong Highball I have a?
Kimi Jong Highball. I have a 2009 Honda civic and I vacuumed and added freon after vacuuming has 35 to 40 of freon but it's not blowing cold. It's just a little chill when I'm driving but at a stop the car blows humid to hot
El Jefe you put to much in. If you don’t know what you’re doing just let a little out at a time till it blows cold or just let it all out and see how much it’s supposed to hold compared to how much the can holds and get it as close as you can or bring it to a shop.
I recharged my car once in high school with a can. It worked, but I had no idea of the danger or damage it could do! Thanks Scotty!
dmatteson2006 same until this day 😂
Dude you the Bombay!
I recharged my AC on 3 different cars and they still worked then n now 😂
Man I’m sure I missed this give away but I’m telling you Scott. You are a life saver when it comes to knowing what I can and can’t do myself. I’ve always considered myself a good mechanic that can do all my own work myself. Watching your videos has humbled me and motivated me to learn all that I can the correct way so I am not cheating myself or others that I help. Thank you sir
Please, you're smarter than you're giving yourself to be.
@werockclimb, As a professional technician of many years, I have learned there is always something else to learn. The right information is always a good thing. Take care and all the best.
Thanks for the informative video, Scotty. I recently took my Honda in to my local mechanic shop. They use a machine that does it all automatically. They evacuated the system, cleaned out the system and added just over 1/2 pound of refrigerant. Cost me $80, but it was done correctly with low/high side gauges. After watching this video, I’m glad I took it in.
The shop is charging me $400 to do it for my 2020 Honda Civic in NY
@@Eltartaro_2050... If I were You, it would be..... "Exit.. Stage Left" as quickly as possible!!... they are Ripping you off, Big Time!!
I don't know if this applies to your situation, but...I found there's a difference between asking for the system to be recharged versus telling the shop/dealer that the A/C isn't working. If you want them to diagnose whether there's a problem with the system to find out if it needs more than a recharge, which is always possible, that's more like $400 -- $300 to diagnose and then $100 if it turns out it's just empty and they refill it.
@@johnhoffmann6904 Great idea! Instead of spending $45 and refilling it yourself, take it to a mechanic and ask him to charge you $400. LOL
I don't believe you. NO SHOP would charge just $80 for a full evac, "cleaning out the system" (whatever that is, which sounds bogus), and refilling with refrigerant. If you are being honest, then they probably didn't do hardly anything. Most shops and dealerships will charge you $90 just to replace your engine and cabin air filters, which costs them about $15 or less wholesale (combined) and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. So either they just replaced a fuse or squirted a quick shot of refrigerant in, or you recollection of what they charged is wrong.
I've used the recharge cans for years and never had a problem. If I can avoid the mechanic I will
But if something is wrong on the high side you'll never know it. He has a point. I use em, but I also did just change my orifice tube and blew through my coils to make sure they were clear.
I used recharge cans on my 2008 BMW (pos) and it was ice cold four years later.
Just bleed the air out of the hose before shooting any refrigerant in and your good to go
@@Rforce78 HI to relieve air you just press the valve correct on th econnector right? and on the high presssure valve or on both the low and high?
@@carlosb1 no
I love that he sounds like a raving lunatic when he does his videos holds my attention way better than the other boring guys
Those Airborne guys...
Side effect of watching too much TV as a kid
😂😂😂
@NATALIA G Maybe you shouldn't. He isn't always right about the stuff he posts.
Mark of superior intellect that he doesn't sound "normal" Big trouble now in the USA because we cater to the "much less than intellectual" crowd. No on really knows what is happening.
This guy has an amazing future with mattress outlet commercials
Yeah he can make a 30 minute video out of something that can be told in 30 seconds, but I guess some like the full story instead of what's imporant
That guy is an American Treasure and a well deserved wealthy man.
@@peteleoni9665 LMAO
Or as Dennis Hopper’s stunt double
I almost give hope that this is the video that I see Scotty did not sweat, but closer to the ending disappoints me
An honest and informative mechanic. A rare breed that we need more of! Thanks Scotty as always.
I’ll stick to paying $12 for the refrigerant every year rather than $300 to a mechanic.
lol facts
Every year? You need gaskets man. They’re like 5 bucks, and the hole in the ozone layer really doesn’t need the help.
@@chimayinasniffer what if it's leaking at the compressor clutch?
@@chimayinasniffer Dude - we switched to R134a some 30 years ago to stop ruining the Ozone Layer.
However the hand-wringers back then said it takes 50 YEARS for the R-12 to get up that high in the atmosphere and break down, so we STILL have Freon from car crashes in the '70's tearing up the Ozone.
I guess there's always a quick way and a right way to do a job obviously the quick way it's not the right way
That's like $300 worth of shop work. I'll stick to Wally world $5 recharge cans.
Yea, problem is; who's gonna invest in something you use only once in 16 years ?
@@guesswhomartin9249 you dont need to buy all that stuff, just the refrigerant. You can usually get the pump and gauges from an auto parts stores like oreillys or autozone who have a loaner tool program.
@@User69420blazeit ... Thank you.
you can literally rent those at autozone. if you top it off most likely you're going to ruin your ac compressor prematurely. same thing you do with your house a/c. don't want non condensables/moisture in your system. I did my friends and it only cost me like $40.
Yes, kiddies but paying attention is something you didnt do.
What is the one thing you dont have?
Any accurate way of measuring the freon going into the system without a scale and usually a 30lb can of freon to put on that scale for any real accuracy in this job. If guessing was okay then a lot of AC systems would not have failed within a month or two of loading these systems wrong.
If you po, then your ac no mo, you roll the windows down.
Scotty has another video where he recommends using one of these DIY rechargers (a top 5 video). So do I use it or not Scotty?!
Would it be a good guess to say my AC is low if it’s blowing air hotter than the suns surface
recharge it yourself
@HexagramMan how can I tell if the air compressor is done for
Angela Robinson turn the car on and listen to try and hear the compressor working
😂😂
@@angelarobinson4374 you have to fill the system to the correct amount and see if it comes on, if it doesn't than either the pressure switch is bad, the ac relay is bad, or the compressor is bad..
One thing he didn't show is on a set of manifold gauges there is a bleeder valve that you're supposed to bleed air from the gauge/hoses before opening up the valve to charge the system. Other than that very good info as usual
Wow, didn't think about that 🤦🏽♂️
Well you just stopped me from going to get a can. I was literally fixing to go buy a can for my wife's car. Thanks Enjoyed the video
Mark C if you know what you’re doing, it’s easy to do. Look up a proper video on how to do it. I’ve recharged my car three years ago and it’s still going great to this day.
Get a gauge manifold
I used can 4 years ago and AC still works good.
Wow,
Great job Scotty!!!
Thank you so much for taking your knowledge and sharing it with the world!!
A few years ago you took an Uber ride and my father-in-law was the driver. He had a great time with you and said you were a wonderful person. He suggested to go checkout you channel and I am so glad I did.
Keep up the awesome work. True automotive mechanics are becoming a rare find these days!!!
this is so old school, I been used those $5 recharge can for over 10 years, never have any problems, :)
If you did you wouldn’t be here typing this. Survivorship bias.
@@davidgruen7423 its okay T T and David were all just tards on youtube
Its old school but it works. Question, has anything blown up or did ur compressor lock up yet? I need to replace the refrigerant in my 2013 fiesta cuz I'm sweating to death whenever I step in for less than 2 minutes
@@therandomizer9943 same with my 2013 f150
I use the ones he dont like because its fast cheep and my truck has 300k miles so i really dont have a problem with using the DIY cans
You saved me time from watching your video, hope you live forever so I can fix every problem I got with a vehicle
Scotty, we hope you live forever, what are we gonna do without your experience and knowledge... we need you man and our cars need u too.
Finally, a professional video with professional instructions. Thank GOD for Scotty Kilmer. An honest man that is a PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC who KNOWS exactly how to repair an automobile the proper and correct way. Thank you SIR for kind heart by showing your viewer's how to perform this procedure. God Bee you and yours.
Happy Memorial Day Scotty, thanks for your service. I'm U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Just bought a can of AC Pro, everything worked great!
And when it's failing today you won't admit it will you
@@sbond1963 lol, I had a friend we kept using it when it is not cooling every week
@@taimank lol. I mentioned that because the cans have stop leak and a dye to find leaks. A professional AC repair shop might deny service because those two additives ruin their evacuation machines
@@sbond1963 good to know
Bondo no it doesnt! Thats sales tactic so people will quit using them an bring them in for replacement!
You usually don't need to worry about both the high side and the low side unless you are recharging a system with no pressure. AC refill cans often work quite well!
They dont have a high side guage because thats wayy to many variables. IE opening the high side to the can & bursting it! Keeping it simple.
I wish I had seen this video yesterday. The tempurature was close to 90 yesterday in Minneapolis & the shop I went to said I could make an appointment for Tuesday. So I bought the small can & then a hose to attach to the low side. I am getting cool air, but cold. So I will indeed go to a shop to have it done right.
I don’t want the vacuum pump as I ran out of room for more tools. I do love your show and giving your knowledge out for free!
-Ben
I'll take Ben's slot for a pump. I have plenty of room:-)
The pork chop when the pump went on...FREGGIN HILARIOUS 😂 😅
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It WAS!!!!!!!
Used my first can today during the 111° heat wave here in southern California. Worked perfectly!
Works now but it will die sooner than if you did it the right way hope you dont keep the car for more than 4 years
I like how u not only explain to us why not to do it that way but you also showed the correct way to do it. Great video thank you m
Toyota board room: We need someone to help refine our quality control procedures.
Scotty: Rev up your engines!!
I've studied HVAC in college, and you're right about everything! Anyway here's my favorite part: 5:05
I think that's pretty much EVERYBODY'S favorite part LOL
I love the sound of a vacuum pump
in the industry we call that vacuum a "pig" that's why he put that on there, lol
Next you should make a video talking about how Renault and FCA merging is the absolute worst auto merge in the history of mankind
I heard that on the BBC last night.
good idea, thanks!
Is that Fiat (FCA) ??
I think Ford and Jaguar was pretty disastrous too.
Scotty Kilmer Anytime 👍🏼
Bravo, Scotty. You have probably saved my a/c system on a really great(as far as I am concerned) 2007 Grand Caravan. Another step closer to heaven for the inimitable SCOTTY!
I really like Scotty's delivery on any car subject. He's a no non-sense guy that is gets to the point on everything and doesn't waste time taking a bolt or nut off allllllllll the waaaaaay. Out of all the video guys out there who Im sure are good themeselves Scotty is number 1 for me. Besides, he has a real cool opening...Rev your engines!
Yet on one of his videos, Scotty says it's bad to rev your engine. What a hypocrite.
Yet half of what he says is nonsense
Yet😂
Happy Memorial Day Scotty and thanks for trying to keep the masses safe as the weather starts to warm up this year
Was very helpful Scotty.
Saved lots of money taking your advice man. Stay on it.
Charged my Sonoma pickup truck with this and it worked great! Had to charge it yearly like this. Never had a problem ever!
Your videos sure are fun to watch and very informative. Keep up the great work.
That's true and sometimes I binge watch his videos.
Scotty, you are the man! My wife has been hounding me to fix the a/c in her car!
I have been using this stuff on my 1996 dodge truck for about 8 summers, still works. Just lucky, I guess.
Same. Oops 😂
@@GO-cz7cl I was so blissful until I started watching Kilmer's videos every day! lol
Scotty, there is a trick with the A/C Recharge kit. You are concerned with "air & moisture" getting into the system. Connect the quick connect to the low side. Start screwing on the canister until it stops, don't puncture the can! Depress the trigger and back off the canaster until you hear a hissing sound. Then wait 4 seconds. With the trigger down, screw the can all the way on and puncture the can. You know what to do from here. I have a new vacuum pump. My air is now freezing cold.
I love Scotty's videos! I watch every one, not only for the quality information but also for the entertainment factor. Keep it up Scotty!!! And thank you!
He’s speaking to the rich part of town. I have to do it myself.
The multicolored hose thing is available to borrow from autozone locations if you just need to use it and give it back, you don't have to buy one
@@star-army I'm facing down a serious AC leak that needs fixing, and I'm gonna have to do it at some point so this is super helpful info. I didn't know they rented tools.
Its only about $150 for decent cheap vacuum pump and gauges. The damage those quick cans can cause will cost you a lot more than that.
Facts!!🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣 FACTS!
OMG hahaha when you turned on the vacuum pump my cat got scared and ran away, oh my days that was funny.
It's so refreshing to know that there's soneone out there that tells it straight forward no matter what subject Scotty is doing. THANKS SCOTTY
Ok....you have to understand the real message here when recharging. The AC Pro works as it is used for LSP port...that means you have to charge the system without over loading the low side with too much pressure and refrigerant...think of it like those Soda Stream machines that will put CO2 into your water to make it fizzy. They caution you not over charge more than 4 pumps or you will find fizzy water all over the place....I know about this and you need to follow the directions. SAme with this way of charging your AC until...use the gauge and don't put more than you need as I will squeeze the trigger until the arrow is less than full.....this keep your unit from being overcharged and you don't have to deal with the HSP ( High Side |) issues of overcharging. Scotty is right...mess up that side of things and you got some real problems. If anything...charge 3/4 full as that is more than enough refrigerant to keep your system cool....as long as there are no leaks that is more than plenty to do the job so why try to put a full charge when 3/4 is the best way to go? It's not a gas tank where you "top it off"......
N iou
@@markfarnam7724 Get it wrong and you will be replacing the bits that exploded AND another charge!
Hi, my 2010 Mini Cooper aircon is blowing out warm air. If I buy one of these kits, will it regas and seal any potential leaks? Thanks, never done this before!
Tania H Buy the kit with the sealant and it might. Depends on how bad the leak is.
Idk man I love scotty but I have used these things for years and worked great everytime and its simple
Hey Scotty thanks for EVERYTHING I have learned so much in so little time. God bless you!💖
becareful, he isn't all that good.
Title: How to make an old Subaru really COOL.
(ring that bell)
I have used the R-134a cans as well, but Scotty is right about this. This is the right way to do a charge on your cars AC unit. We all have just been lucky that are system worked afterwards.
Same for millions of other people too. LOL
Damn I didn’t know this. I guess I got lucky. I used one of these five years ago and my air conditioner is still blowing out ice cold air🤞
@@GreasyWop Yup it really doesn't matter how you do it. The ac recharge can's have always worked fine for me.
The glass bubble window on old car ac systems is called a (see-all) or sight glass. filling from the low side is fine with even the cheap gauges. 134a is pretty forgiving. I have tested it against real gauges vs the ones on the fill cans. pretty close results, nothing to worry about. also just hold the valve open to remove air in the fill tube before filling for a second or 2. so no additional air goes into the system.
Okay what valve are we talking about? The low side pressure?
@@Littlemsambitious Yes, Low, as that's what you're filling.
@@Littlemsambitious The low side valve is a basic Schrader valve pretty much the same as what's used on most car/bicycle tires. If I understand him correctly, he's saying depress the pin in the valve for 1-2 secs to bleed the air out of the fill tube. Hope I haven't misled you..
Depress the valve on the low side tube or the AC can fill tube ?
Thanks Scotty for the tip, I am a DIY on all my vehicles now I know what is needed to do it the right way
Scotty youre absolutely correct, and if you follow the procedure correctly a good ACmachine will also compensate for the refrigerant in the hoses to give you the best refill possible, but only after you vacuum the system to ensure theres no leak. thanks, pete
Sorry dude but I have used this a number of times and it has worked very well.
I don't think he is is saying the self recharge cans don't work. clearly they do. I believe he is saying its easy to over charge the system and cause damage. if you are careful the cane are a good tool.
@@evilokc thats why once you get to green line...stop. Less is better here.
@@carlhammill5774 - But that's just it, people get to the green line and it's still not cold so they figure, well keep going!! With variable compressors in modern cars the low side pressure means nothing in terms of indicating when a system is "full".
Thats why you make sure your car is running with ac is on. That way everything is open and you get your reading for both sides. You see i think scotty is wrong about how he is explaining the situation.
To use a two-gauge manifold with the cheap cans, you need a special can piercing valve. Definitely want to purge any air out of the hoses, and use a scale. Moisture is very destructive!
Used these on several cars over the years mine and other peoples cars also NEVER had any issues whatsoever.
I don't do any of the work myself but this guy is hilarious to watch 😂👍.
SLAYER!! 🤘🤘
SLAYER RULES 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I also have always used the convenient cans without knowing this. I have a set of gages and actually have freon that I have acquired over the years (r22 and r410) but didn't have the knowledge actually to charge the systems. House and car. Mainly because I didn't want to vape to the atmosphere without a vacuum pump. Eventually, I know I will have to purchase one unless I can find one cheaper. I appreciate all your advice, Scotty, and it's always a pleasure following and learning from your podcasts.
Thanks!! I need to get my AC checked and this was extremely helpful!!!
Hey Scotty, you are a wonderful person helping everyone out, keep it up!
I've learned more from your videos than I ever learned from Chilton's manuals. THANKS!
I haven't had a problem till I got a chrsler town and country for my wife 2015. Now, I'm still having problems with it. Great teaching Scotty.
Back in the day, you opened your "wing" window on both sides up front to get some good air blowing in, while you were driving of course.
Yeah, back in the day we called that Portariccan air conditioning
BACK IN THE REAL DAY,,,, IT WAS CALLED 2-55 AIR... 2 WINDOWS DOWN, 55 MILE PER HOUR.... L O L ! ! !
Scotty has done it again,good helpfull information the novice can follow with confidence.
Still do that
@@jwhitaker4908 We called it 2-70 in Cali.
I really enjoy watching your videos, very important information that you wouldn't necessarily be able to find anywhere else. Not to mention, it hard to beat having 51 years experience.
Nice job. Been doing this for 30 years. Accurate
2 things:
1. Cars have a high pressure cut off and a pop off.
2. If you’ve been doing this 30 years and think he’s spot on, you just need to quit. You obviously don’t know exactly what you’re doing.
@@AnonyMous-jf4lc so just put 8 pounds in the system and don't worry about it. The pop off valve will take of it. That's real sound logic, you're clueless.
Reading comprehension and cognitive ability are obviously not your strong suits. This is why there are a ton of mechanics and next to zero actual technicians.
MX after 30 In ALL THE YEARS I have NEVER EVER SAW A HIGH PRESSURE CONTROL ON ANY CAR OT TRUCK, but good compressors do have a RELIEF VALVE & a LOW PRESSURE CONTROL,Cheeer🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Can’t wait to be considered for that nice free ac vacuum pump 10 years later
A micron gauge is needed to tell how deep the vacuum is (500 is preferred)
Also will let you know if there's a leak
Mark Lukenich - Yeah if it was completely empty I’m assuming there’s a leak somewhere and that charge won’t last. Better to find the leak first.
truthsmiles MOST of t mysterious LEAKS will NEVER BE FOUND, why ? Because not being used even a few times in winter, all the OIL drips off the SHAFT SEAL, SO comes spring it’s gone & can’t find any leaks, FYI AUTOMOTIVE USES MORE R 12 DUE TO SOSS THAN THE REST OF THE INDUSTRY ! Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'd love the pump.
I deliver mail in my Suburban in this hot southeast Texas sun. Lol
Thanks again Scotty. About to mess up again. You’re a life saver..
Thanks Scotty!
I'm doing it the wrong way, because I already started, and the AC is blowing warmer than when I started.
I had hooked up the can without removing the safety tab, so I drained it out the low side port.
I could really use a vacuum pump.
I'd love a vacuum pump, Scotty! My Pontiac G6 GT needs a refrigerant refill. Keep up the good work with your videos.
I just recharged my BMW with one of those kits, oh well let's hope for the best !
and your bmw is trash now
@@Fritsvrolijk it was trash not gonna lie
Thank you Scotty for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and experience with us!!! You’ve helped me, my family and friends out of tough situation!!! It’s truly a privilege to watch and learn from your videos!!!!
I've watched a few of these videos now. It's a good tip about the moisture introduced the cheap way, and also about not blowing stuff up with too much pressure on the high side.
Scotty Kilmer is the man!! Thanks for everything bro!
Love your channel and your videos as well as the commentary. Keep it up!
ME:My AC blows hot!!! I need to filler up!
Scotty:Thats what she said
Im glad your available on RUclips. You are the smartest moat efficient car mechanic on the planet!
I literally just had to deal with this today. I put freon in, and I ended up putting too much in. I had to purge it out three or four times
Scotty, you're the best. Your information about cars are valuable and trustworthy. No short cuts, no scams, just the facts. Saved me a lot of money on my car's repair. Thanks much. Keep posting the videos.
I like to puff on the Cannabis Cigar and get all schmoked up while watching Scotty Kilmers videos.
Indica or Satiiva?
I need to do both my car and my wife's car so I could use that vacuum pump because I need to buy those Gage's and the scale as well and also I need to know how much and ware to buy the refrigerant. I've watched your podcast for a while, this is the first time I have commented on anything. So thanks for the info on doing the air-conditioning the car's, it will save us a lot of money , so thank you. MG.
So basically you're saying pay your local mechanic $130 to check and fill your system?
No hes saying save $130 and do it yourself. I do it all the time
You can rent everything at AutoZone or most auto places, the got the pump gauges etc...
Common Scotty, The hose set is $110, the refrig scale is $150, the vacuum pump is $50, a tiny can of r-134 is $20 or a small can of the new stuff r1234 for $70. All Autozone rents was the vacuum pump.
@@Mach1rulz You can buy the AC gauges for 30-50 bucks. Check Harbor Freight or even offer up. You really don't need the scale or the pump unless you are completely out of refrigerant in the AC system. The pump is used to remove all the moisture in the system. If you watch his other videos on keeping a cold AC, you can just do it yourself.
My friend refill my system on a 79 Lincoln Mark V for an 18 pack of Michelob Ultra Light and it only cost me $23 awesome.😁😎
Hey Scotty, keep up the great work. I always watch your videos and you helped me out of a jam several times.
Okay, you've convinced me - I'll go to my mechanic the next time I need an A/C recharge. Thanks!
Mechanics will use the can to. Make sure you stay and watch. trust me. Most mechanics are shisty. I use the can for ten years no problem . But if you feel better going to spend few hundred cool . But make sure you watch them do it the way Scott did.
Thanks! I live in Houston and have two cars I need to service. Glad I saw your video before using those cheap cans.
When that Vacuum pump turned on and you put up the picture of the pig, I died laughing xD
That pig picture was way too appropriate. Hahaha Thanks for this! I was about to go out and get one of those things and decided to see what you had to say-thank goodness I did.
Yay! Thanks for doing my recommended/requested video Scotty! You rock 😊
feels great huh!
Finally, someone explain and show the proper way it's done! I helped a guy, when I was a kid, in the early 80's was the last time I had contact with refrigerant filling, I do need to fill my car, the ac works, but just not that cold on really hot days, 2012 avenger!
Thanks, Scotty. Huge fan. I've learned a lot watching your channel.
greatness i was putting in the a/c stuff and it was not working .i took it to the mechanic and he vacuumed it out like you said and now it works thanks man!!
Thank you for your expert advice and stopping me from trying this without really understanding the system. I appreciate your time explaining this and making safety a priority!