YNOT2K

ok, i think my 2000 C5 is low on R-134.

i need opinions:

should i buy the cheapo low side only recharge kit and do it myself?

or, does someone have a low and high side guage set and is willing to help out?

or. should i just take it in for service somewhere - any recommendations where?

thanks for your responses in advance.

jeff

Chris Stewart

Yeah its worth a try. I refilled mine and another car, they are both blowing cold. Just need to attach the hose with car running, and AC on high. Then shake the can and turn it upside down, it will go empty pretty quick.

YNOT2K

thanks Chris. i think i read on the forum somewhere to "not" turn the can upside down, as that puts liquid refridgerant into the system rather than gas. hmmm.

DidntSettle

I did it that way at home on my Ford Ranger. It 'didn't work. I wished I had turned the can upside down. So I took it to a AC servicing place. When the shop does it they draw a vacuum on the system and then refill it. That's my vote. Pay the man.

Chris Stewart

I tried one that didn't go empty otherwise, and pretty sure the refrigerant in the can is supposed to go into the system.

I got a vacuum pump $20 and hose attachments $30 that are used when you fill an empty system. The vacuum runs off an air compressor for 10 mins, and draws all the moisture out. I don't think you need this if your just a low from a slow leak.

YNOT2K

should i just take it in for service somewhere - any recommendations where?