{"id":2094,"date":"2025-04-16T07:55:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T11:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3423e05d35.nxcli.io\/au\/?page_id=2094"},"modified":"2025-05-09T02:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T06:57:42","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acprocold.com\/au\/help-and-advice\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Here at A\/C Pro\u00ae<\/sup>, we know you\u2019ll have plenty of questions about your car air conditioning. We\u2019ve gathered the most frequently asked questions in one place to give you all the knowledge you need about your car\u2019s A\/C. From the basics to using lubricants, leak sealers and compressor questions \u2013 find the answer to your query with these A\/C FAQs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How do I know if my compressor is working? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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If the compressor is engaging, the center of the compressor clutch will turn with the outer pulley. If the pulley does not turn and there is a loud squeal, this usually indicates a locked up compressor. The compressor and drier will need to be replaced.<\/p>

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What if my compressor clutch is not engaging but the pulley is spinning freely? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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If the vehicle\u2019s refrigerant is low, the low pressure cut-out or low pressure cycling switch can prevent the clutch from engaging. Adding refrigerant should alleviate the problem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How do I know if my compressor is on? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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You can tell if you compressor is cycling on and off by looking at the clutch (or belt pulley) at the front of the compressor. The center of this clutch should be spinning when the compressor cycles on. Please note that the pulley itself will always spin while the center of the clutch may not.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What happens if my system is overcharged? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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When you overcharge your system, a pressure cut off switch is activated to stop your A\/C compressor from running. This in turn will cause your system to blow warm air. If this happens you will need to go to a car A\/C professional and have the excess refrigerant recovered from your system. Remember it is illegal to vent refrigerant from your system, and the government can impose stiff fines for failure to follow these rules<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Why do I need to prime a new compressor? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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In order to prepare a new compressor for installation you will need to prime it. If you do not prime the compressor properly you could seriously damage it, and void the warranty on the product. Priming a compressor consists of adding oil to both the receiver dryer and the suction port of the compressor. Before starting you will need to know the oil capacity for your system and your compressor. You can check here to get the system specs for your specific vehicle.<\/p>

Once you have determined the proper amount of lubricant for your particular compressor,\u00a0 pour half of the amount specified into the suction port of the compressor, and the other half of the specified amount into the receiver dryer.<\/p>

Once you have installed the compressor back onto your car you will need rotate the compressor clutch 10-20 times to insure that the oil is properly distributed throughout the system and the compressor. To do this you will need a spanner wrench.<\/p>

Do not turn the compressor nut in the middle of the pulley as this may affect the air clearance between the clutch pulley and the clutch face plate. After you have rotated the pulley 10 to 20 complete revolutions, the compressor will be properly primed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Can I use A\/C Pro\u00ae in my hybrid vehicle\u2019s electric compressor? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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No; if your car or truck has a fully electric compressor you can ONLY use straight refrigerant and ONLY approved hybrid vehicle lubricant. You cannot use any products that have additives that are not specifically formulated for use in hybrid vehicles. If you are unsure, we recommend checking with your vehicle manufacturer.<\/p>

We do carry a hybrid-specific oil that can be used with straight R-134a gas, which you can find here. We still recommend you check with your vehicle\u2019s manufacturer before using this product.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What color are the caps on the low pressure port and high pressure port? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Unfortunately, the caps on the high and low pressure automotive air conditioning service ports vary. In most cases, both caps will be black, but we have also seen them in grey, blue, and green. Sometimes they have an \u201cH\u201d or \u201cL\u201d to indicate High or Low pressure ports.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How do I locate my low-pressure port? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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To find where the low side ac service port is, look for the valve that is located on the line that runs from the compressor through the evaporator (firewall) and up to the condenser on the low pressure (suction) side of the system. R-134a Recharge hoses will only fit on the low side service port on all R-134a vehicles and R-12 vehicles that have been converted to R-134a. If you don\u2019t know where your low side port is you can try using our low side port finder.<\/p>

The only fitting that the standard recharge equipment will fit is the low side service port.<\/p>

You can view images of typical low side port locations\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What about so-called \u201cdrop in\u201d refrigerant that I see advertised on the market? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The EPA requires that ANY replacement refrigerant MUST have unique fittings, charging devices and label. Therefore, the EPA states that \u201cdrop in\u201d refrigerants are illegal. Furthermore, only R-134a has been tested and approved by the original equipment manufacturers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Can I add R-134a directly to my R-12 system? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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No. Federal law prohibits topping off an R-12<\/span> system with something other than R-12<\/span> refrigerant. Your options are to locate some R-12<\/span> refrigerant if you are certified to purchase, then add it with an R-12 recharge hose. Or you can convert the system using one of our R-134a retrofit kits that will allow you to now add 134a refrigerant to your automotive air conditioning system. You will have to make sure that you remove any residual R-12<\/span> refrigerant by having it evacuated prior to retrofitting your vehicle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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My A\/C is blowing cold but not as cold as I would like it. Will adding additional refrigerant make the air colder? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The answer here is two-fold. It\u2019s possible that the system has a small leak and is now low on refrigerant, which will allow the system to blow cold but now as cold as it used to. In this case, start by checking the system pressure via the low-side port. If it\u2019s low, add refrigerant or a refrigerant with a stop leak to correct the system pressure. If the pressure is correct, adding additional refrigerant will not make the system blow out colder and will in fact cause the system to be overcharged. This will result in the system working less efficiently and warmer air will blow from the vents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All A\/C Pro\u00ae products contain the proper ratio of replacement oil.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We recommend using a pressure gauge to determine an accurate fill. A\/C Pro\u2019s color-coded gauges indicate whether you should continue filling (charging) or not.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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our system should be vacuumed if you have replaced a component part in the system, or if the pressure gauge indicates that the A\/C system pressure is lower than 10psi. If you do not know how to vacuum your AC system consult a professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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When checking low-side pressure you will get two different pressure readings, one when the compressor cycles on and one when the compressor cycles off. Use the pressure reading when the compressor is cycled on and the system is operating at its highest settings (temperature to maximum cold and fan on high). When the compressor cycles on you should see the needle on your pressure gauge begin to drop. When the compressor turns off you will see the needle move back to a higher pressure. Take the reading that occurs when the pressure is at its lowest point when the compressor is cycled on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Ambient temperature is simply the temperature of the air surrounding the car. The following automotive A\/C chart outlines the proper pressure readings for a particular temperature range. For instance, if the ambient temperature (outdoor\u00a0 temperature) is 75\u00b0, the corresponding low side pressure should be between 35-45 psi and if needed the corresponding high side pressure would be between 150-170 psi.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Follow these steps, and always remember to wear safety glasses and gloves when recharging your vehicle\u2019s A\/C:<\/p>

  1. Determine the ambient (outside) temperature before starting to charge your car. If the ambient temperature is 55\u00b0F or below do not charge the car. To determine the proper pressure of your car\u2019s A\/C, set the bezel on the pressure gauge to the outside temperature and then read the corresponding pressure setting on the gauge. If your gauge does not have a bezel dial with the corresponding temperature and pressure, consult the pressure temperature chart. After determining the proper pressure for your AC system charge to that pressure.<\/li>
  2. Locate the low side port. Important note: Only charge your A\/C system through the low side service port. Never use the high side port to add refrigerant. Doing so is dangerous and could cause you harm. If you are having trouble locating your low side port, try using our low port location finder by clicking here. If you still cannot find your low side port, locate the large diameter aluminum line coming from the back of your car\u2019s compressor. The low side port will be located somewhere along that line between the compressor and the firewall. Still can\u2019t find the low side port? Give our technical help desk a call at 1-888-318-5454.<\/li>
  3. Remove the sealing cap from the low side port and wipe any dust from the port with a clean rag. Attach the hose to the low side port. Tug gently on the hose to insure a snug connection. Note: The hose will only connect to the low side port fitting. If the hose does not easily attach you are trying to connect it to the wrong port.<\/li>
  4. Turn the handle clockwise until it will not turn anymore. This extends the piercing needle into the top of the can.<\/li>
  5. Turn the handle counterclockwise to start the product flowing. By turning the handle counterclockwise the piercing pin retracts from the top of the can allowing the product to escape. To check the pressure, close the valve by turning clockwise until it will not turn anymore. Remember turning the handle so that it travels up is \u201copen\u201d and turning it so that it travels down is \u201cclosed.\u201d<\/li>
  6. Keep the can in the upright position when dispensing product. Rotate the can between the 12 o\u2019clock and 2 o\u2019clock position when charging. It is important to stop every 30-45 seconds to take a pressure reading on the system to prevent overcharging the system.<\/li>
  7. When the A\/C is charged to the proper pressure, close the valve on the top of the can and remove the charging hose from the low side port. Replace the sealing cap on the low side port. Store any remaining refrigerant in a cool dry spot in your garage.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Follow these steps to recharge your car. Remember to always wear safety glasses and gloves when recharging your A\/C.<\/p>

    1. Determine the ambient (outside) temperature before starting to charge your car. If the ambient temperature is 55\u00b0F or below do not charge the car. To determine the proper pressure of your car\u2019s A\/C set the bezel on the pressure gauge to the outside temperature. If your gauge does not have a bezel dial with the corresponding temperature and pressure, consult this pressure temperature chart. After determining the proper pressure for your A\/C system charge to that pressure.<\/li>
    2. Locate the low side port. Important note: Only charge your A\/C system through the low side service port. Never use the high side port to add refrigerant. Doing so is dangerous and could cause you harm. If you are having trouble locating your low side port, try using our low-pressure port locator. If you still cannot find your low side port, locate the large diameter aluminum line coming from the back of your car\u2019s compressor. The low side port will be located somewhere along that line. Still can\u2019t find the low side port? Give our technical help desk a call at 1-888-318-5454.<\/li>
    3. Remove the sealing cap from the low side port and wipe any dust from the port with a clean rag. Attach the charging hose to the low side port. Tug gently on the hose to insure a snug connection. Note: The A\/C recharge hose will only connect to the low side port fitting. If the hose does not easily attach you are trying to attach it to the wrong port.<\/li>
    4. Squeeze the handle to start the product flowing.<\/li>
    5. Keep the can in the upright position when dispensing product. Rotate the can between the 12 o\u2019clock and 2 o\u2019clock position while you are charging. It is important to stop every 30-45 seconds to take a pressure reading on the system to prevent overcharging the system.<\/li>
    6. When the A\/C is charged to the proper pressure remove the charging hose from the low side port and leave the trigger mechanism on top of the can. Replace the sealing cap on the low side port. Store any remaining refrigerant in a cool, dry spot in your garage.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Is an overcharged system dangerous? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Not only is overcharging your system potentially dangerous, but an overcharged system will also not function properly and can seriously damage your A\/C compressor or other component parts. The symptoms of an overcharged A\/C system are the same as a system that is undercharged: Warm air out of the vents.<\/p>

      To prevent overcharging your A\/C system it is imperative to measure the pressure before beginning to charge it. To measure the pressure in the A\/C system, attach a pressure gauge to the low side port. Your car must be running with the A\/C system set to maximum cool and the fan in its highest setting. It is important to note that the proper pressure in your A\/C system is dependent on the ambient (outside) temperature. To determine the proper pressure for your system, consult a pressure chart such as this one, or set the bezel arrow on your pressure gauge to the corresponding ambient temperature and charge to the pressure corresponding to that temperature setting. If the outside temperature is at or below 55\u00b0F do not charge your car. Also, never charge your vehicle above 55 PSI.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Unfortunately, the caps on the high- and low-pressure automotive air conditioning service ports vary. In most cases, both caps will be black, but we have also seen them in gray, blue, and green. Sometimes they have an \u201cH\u201d or \u201cL\u201d to indicate high- or low-pressure ports.<\/p>

      Wondering where your car or truck\u2019s low-pressure port is located? Use our Port Locator<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Does refrigerant go bad? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      No.\u00a0Your car\u2019s A\/C refrigerant never goes bad. Nor do you \u201cuse up\u201d the refrigerant that is in your system. If your vehicle\u2019s A\/C system pressure is low, your vehicle has a refrigerant leak and that leak will need to be repaired in order for your system to hold refrigerant. If your vehicle is able to maintain a charge for a period of two weeks or longer, then it is possible to seal the leak with sealant such as Super Seal. If your system will not hold a charge for at least a two week period then it is advisable to seek professional assistance to find and repair the leak.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      What should my vent temperature be? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Vent temperature will vary. Some newer cars may have vent temperatures that are below 50\u00b0F while older model cars\u2019 vent temperatures may be in the mid-50\u2019s to low 60\u2019s.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Will using the new recharging system take longer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      No. The time it takes to recharge your A\/C system, and the ease of use, are virtually the same as the existing system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Can I recharge my A\/C system myself? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Yes! This is one of the easiest jobs that you can do yourself on your vehicle. Please click through the following FAQs to learn how you recharge your AC using our products:<\/p>