I’m looking to change out my whole A/C system. Since I’m in Texas, I’d like to do it in the winter or, at least in the next couple of months, would rather be recommended, or should I wait until summertime?

Still need parts and to buy a vacuum pump for said repair

  • Ajen@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    You can borrow a vacuum pump and manifold gauges from orielly for free. I had to go back for a second set of gauges because the first was broken, but it’s a good deal if you only need to use them once.

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      1 year ago

      I was on a trip to Tyler, and AC wasn’t the best. My dad decided to use one of those kits to recharge, and it ended up killing my compressor. So I went ahead and got the gauges since they didn’t have them where I lived (neither oreilly nor auto zone)

      I’m not finding any compressors online that state whether they’re prefilled or not. One kit includes PAG oil (so I assume it’s not prefilled). How would I go about adding any if I do need to? I assume it’s through the yellow line just before I put my coolant?

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        1 year ago

        I can’t remember if my replacement compressor came with oil, but I’m pretty sure the little booklet that came with it said whether or not you needed to add oil. You should also be able to call the manufacturer and ask.