Recharge your AC system properly. I go though all of the steps on how to safely charge your air conditioning system with refrigerant. First you need to evacuate the system, then pull a vacuum, and then add the correct amount of refrigerant based on weight.

Vacuum Pump + Manifold gauge combo:
Manifold gauge set:
AC vacuum pump
Refrigerant (with no oil or sealers):
Refrigerant Can Tap:
Scale to weigh Refrigerant:

How to Find AC System Leaks:
How to Replace an AC Compressor:
How to Quick Charge your AC System:

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  1. Danny Price

    Do you purge the line if you add the uv dye?

  2. The Randomizer

    My 2013 ford fiesta has the same problem as the Toyota pick up truck. All new compressor. Thanks for the information so I can do it myself.

  3. Handyish Randyish

    What does it mean if it doesn’t get sucked down when you first open gauge

  4. Handyish Randyish

    Yellow line has a certain end that attaches to pump or it will not pump took me a good minute to figure out why it wasn’t pullin

  5. Victor Orta

    im in the process of replacing my ac compressor but when i put my ac on in my car it starts to idle high when im stopped and when im driving as well ? its a 2001 honda civic ex

  6. Royal Trunks

    Do you add the oil while the ac is running??

  7. FTYP

    Bruhhhh I messed up on the last step

  8. Greg Dolecki

    Awesome instructional. Imagine my surprise on my 1997 Volvo 850 after looking for the high port only to discover that there isn't one.

  9. Aesir07

    Chris, I've been watching, on and off, for over 6 years now. I see you're doing amazing as always! Great video, clear concise and USEFUL! wtg!

  10. Dave Kizerian

    6 years after posting this video and it was still the most helpful resource I found. Thanks!

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