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Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by ereola1999: 10:13pm On Mar 30, 2018
Your location please
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 10:22pm On Mar 30, 2018
ereola1999:
Your location please
11,okeho street,ire akari estate,isolo,opposite Saint Mary Catholic Church
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 6:42am On Mar 31, 2018
Bro, how can you help me stop this AC wahala once and for all, I'm tired of wasting money on this thing and I want it to work....last week, I changed compressor, expansion valve, dryer, evaporator, bought new hose three times, filled gas, two different AC guys checked and told me there's no leakage anywhere.

Now I filled gas again, I enjoyed my AC for two days, just 2 days.....I was happy with my car, today makes it the third day, I woke up now, started it, it has stopped working. The compressor engaged but it's not blowing cold air, I then out off the engine and tried checking whether there's still gas using a broom stick into the recharging hole, Alas! There is more gas....

Its annoyingly strange how something that was very cold just 7pm yesterday night has suddenly turned otherwise. I am tired.

Car is a golf 4
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 10:11pm On Mar 31, 2018
Chelseafan1:
Bro, how can you help me stop this AC wahala once and for all, I'm tired of wasting money on this thing and I want it to work....last week, I changed compressor, expansion valve, dryer, evaporator, bought new hose three times, filled gas, two different AC guys checked and told me there's no leakage anywhere.

Now I filled gas again, I enjoyed my AC for two days, just 2 days.....I was happy with my car, today makes it the third day, I woke up now, started it, it has stopped working. The compressor engaged but it's not blowing cold air, I then out off the engine and tried checking whether there's still gas using a broom stick into the recharging hole, Alas! There is more gas....

Its annoyingly strange how something that was very cold just 7pm yesterday night has suddenly turned otherwise. I am tired.

Car is a golf 4
my greatest challenge is your location.it is too distance for me and my tools aren't handy.
You can call me for more advice if you don't mind.
Fill free to call me when you are with me our technician.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 11:27pm On Mar 31, 2018
mosbus:
my greatest challenge is your location.it is too distance for me and my tools aren't handy.
You can call me for more advice if you don't mind.
Fill free to call me when you are with me our technician.

Took it to the guy today, he detected a leakage nd dealt with it. He said my expansion valve is weak cos when he was recharging, it took time b4 getting cool. He said it would stress the compressor and all that, it's cool now but not really chilling like that.

I told him to add more gas to make it chill well, he said it's not gas dt there's enough gas in the system.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 12:22pm On Apr 01, 2018
Chelseafan1:


Took it to the guy today, he detected a leakage nd dealt with it. He said my expansion valve is weak cos when he was recharging, it took time b4 getting cool. He said it would stress the compressor and all that, it's cool now but not really chilling like that.

I told him to add more gas to make it chill well, he said it's not gas dt there's enough gas in the system.
what kind of gas did he use to refill the system,and he should also check the radiator fan speed.
If the fan speed is low it will affect the system from cooling properly
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 1:57pm On Apr 01, 2018
mosbus:
what kind of gas did he use to refill the system,and he should also check the radiator fan speed.
If the fan speed is low it will affect the system from cooling properly

I think I saw 134a or something like that similar on the cylinder.

I used it this morning, it was really cold, steam was coming out from the vents.....hope it's not a problem?
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 10:06am On Apr 02, 2018
Chelseafan1:


I think I saw 134a or something like that similar on the cylinder.

I used it this morning, it was really cold, steam was coming out from the vents.....hope it's not a problem?
it ok.the atmospheric temperature was very low.that is why you experiencing such.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 8:40am On Apr 03, 2018
mosbus:
it ok.the atmospheric temperature was very low.that is why you experiencing such.

Ok sir, as at today, there's still gas in the system. It's moderately cold in the morning but not really cold when it's sunny. Maybe I should go top it up, I doubt there's any leakage.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 1:03pm On Apr 03, 2018
Chelseafan1:


Ok sir, as at today, there's still gas in the system. It's moderately cold in the morning but not really cold when it's sunny. Maybe I should go top it up, I doubt there's any leakage.
didnt the technician fill it up after working on it,you need to be careful so they don't over fill the system.the quantity of gas your car will take is always written on the bonnet of your car
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 8:59pm On Apr 03, 2018
mosbus:
didnt the technician fill it up after working on it,you need to be careful so they don't over fill the system.the quantity of gas your car will take is always written on the bonnet of your car

He didn't measure it with any instrument o, he just said it was OK but I said it wasn't chilling, how now told me to go drive around for few days then come back.

So I went today and bot a small can of Snow nd he filled it with it, it is now chilling well.

I just wish it would stay like this and not leak again, I'm scared for leakages
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 8:13am On Apr 04, 2018
Chelseafan1:


He didn't measure it with any instrument o, he just said it was OK but I said it wasn't chilling, how now told me to go drive around for few days then come back.

So I went today and bot a small can of Snow nd he filled it with it, it is now chilling well.

I just wish it would stay like this and not leak again, I'm scared for leakages
i hope so too.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by samir101ng(m): 9:06pm On Apr 05, 2018
Well, since Oga Mosbus can't come to Abuja and there is no resident AC specialist with all the right tools. I have taken it upon my self to buy my own set of tools. Since most of the tools are mainly for diagnosis and can be found on Amazon, will probably resell them after wards. So, here is my list:

1. Leak Detector Tool
2. UV Light Dye Detection Kit
3. A set of Manifold Guages
4. Vacuum Pump
5. Complete set of O Rings Set
6. R134a Can Piercing Valve

Most of the items are inexpensive except 1 or 2 items and can be found easily on Amazon/Ebay. I ordered the Leak Detection Tool and it arrived last week. At least I can now detect any leakage before and after any AC work. Will update you when the other tools arrive as per my budget and when time allows.

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Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by samir101ng(m): 9:07pm On Apr 05, 2018
Pix 1 Leak Detector Tool

Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by samir101ng(m): 9:08pm On Apr 05, 2018
Pix 2 Leak Detector Tool

Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by samir101ng(m): 9:09pm On Apr 05, 2018
Pix 3 Leak Detector Tool

Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by samir101ng(m): 9:11pm On Apr 05, 2018
Pix 4 Leak Detection Tool

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Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by arcbaba: 10:50pm On Apr 05, 2018
samir101ng:
Well, since Oga Mosbus can't come to Abuja and there is no resident AC specialist with all the right tools. I have taken it upon my self to buy my own set of tools. Since most of the tools are mainly for diagnosis and can be found on Amazon, will probably resell them after wards. So, here is my list:

1. Leak Detector Tool
2. UV Light Dye Detection Kit
3. A set of Manifold Guages
4. Vacuum Pump
5. Complete set of O Rings Set
6. R134a Can Piercing Valve

Most of the items are inexpensive except 1 or 2 items and can be found easily on Amazon/Ebay. I ordered the Leak Detection Tool and it arrived last week. At least I can now detect any leakage before and after any AC work. Will update you when the other tools arrive as per my budget and when time allows.

Boss I will like to know hw u order these stuffs on eBay and get dem delivered. I see stuffs I want there but don't know how to get them
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by samir101ng(m): 9:56pm On Apr 06, 2018
@arcbaba

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Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by sonety2k(m): 7:00am On Apr 07, 2018
Eku ise
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by arcbaba: 6:59pm On Apr 07, 2018
Hello boss. I have an issue with my car AC it's a Camry 2000 model pencil light, recently filled the gas but the Ac chills only in the 2 vents near d driver's side, while d 2 vent in the passenger's side does not really chill wat cud be the problem!
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 7:30pm On Apr 07, 2018
arcbaba:
Hello boss. I have an issue with my car AC it's a Camry 2000 model pencil light, recently filled the gas but the Ac chills only in the 2 vents near d driver's side, while d 2 vent in the passenger's side does not really chill wat cud be the problem!
low refrigerant in the system,pls tell your technician to check for leakage
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 9:18pm On Apr 08, 2018
Air Conditioning Service (Eliminate unpleasant odors from Air Conditioning and Heater vents)

Keeping air conditioning operating at peak efficiency, not only adds comfort to your motoring, but also has added health benefits. Our service includes the following:

1. Perform air conditioning evaporator cleaning using a Borescope gun to removes mold and mold spores that accumulate in your air conditioning system.

2. Inspect and replace cabin intake air filter, where applicable.

3. Clean air intake vents to air conditioning and heater units.

4. Inspect Freon levels, and air conditioner operating pressures.
Call mosbus cool on 08026941215 or 08037586148 for enquiry.

Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 2:59am On Apr 09, 2018
mosbus:
i hope so too.

Still chilling bro.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Jazzlite: 3:17am On Apr 09, 2018
Chelseafan1:


Still chilling bro.
Thanks for the update. I hope he vacuumed the system before refill.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 3:27am On Apr 09, 2018
Jazzlite:

Thanks for the update. I hope he vacuumed the system before refill.

There was a major leak so he said dere was no gas or air left in d system
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Jazzlite: 7:15am On Apr 09, 2018
Chelseafan1:


There was a major leak so he said dere was no gas or air left in d system
Ok.
@mosbus I want to use a manual compressor for my e class.... What do you advise? Also I need original gas. Can you recommend one? Far from your location or else I'd have brought it to you! Help!!
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 8:01am On Apr 09, 2018
Jazzlite:

Ok.
@mosbus I want to use a manual compressor for my e class.... What do you advise? Also I need original gas. Can you recommend one? Far from your location or else I'd have brought it to you! Help!!
the manual compressor for Benz isn't really a manual compressor it also have variable displacement control but it's self control it isn't electronically control,and it don't compress accept if you have gas in the system.so isn't bad.
But the technician has to be careful.after all the job is been completed he needs a scanner to reset the ac model because it will be complaining low pressure of refrigerant in the system so if you don't clear the fault the model won't work.

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Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Jazzlite: 8:10am On Apr 09, 2018
mosbus:
the manual compressor for Benz isn't really a manual compressor it also have variable displacement control but it's self control it isn't electronically control,and it don't compress accept if you have gas in the system.so isn't bad.
But the technician has to be careful.after all the job is been completed he needs a scanner to reset the ac model because it will be complaining low pressure of refrigerant in the system so if you don't clear the fault the model won't work.
I am considering the Sanden 507 specifically.
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by sunnydayasaba(m): 9:49pm On Apr 25, 2018
mosbus:
Air Conditioning Service (Eliminate unpleasant odors from Air Conditioning and Heater vents)

Keeping air conditioning operating at peak efficiency, not only adds comfort to your motoring, but also has added health benefits. Our service includes the following:

1. Perform air conditioning evaporator cleaning using a Borescope gun to removes mold and mold spores that accumulate in your air conditioning system.

2. Inspect and replace cabin intake air filter, where applicable.

3. Clean air intake vents to air conditioning and heater units.

4. Inspect Freon levels, and air conditioner operating pressures.
Call mosbus cool on 08026941215 or 08037586148 for enquiry.


Oga mosbus, Please my 2005 Toyota Camry AC stopped working, I took it to a tech who told me he suspect a leakage, though no test was done to identify the leakages. Please I don't know if I can come in for a check please because I think I stay close by too, Jakande.

Thank you as I wait your response please
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Chelseafan1: 5:31am On Apr 26, 2018
Oga Mosbus, my AC is still chilling o, till date.

Could it be that, all my AC problems are now a thing of the past?
Re: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by mosbus: 10:17am On Apr 26, 2018
sunnydayasaba:



Oga mosbus, Please my 2005 Toyota Camry AC stopped working, I took it to a tech who told me he suspect a leakage, though no test was done to identify the leakages. Please I don't know if I can come in for a check please because I think I stay close by too, Jakande.

Thank you as I wait your response please
No problem sir,next week will be fine,just give me a call before coming.
Thanks.

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