How to Fix Your Car's AC for Free - How Air Conditioning Works

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Car air conditioning explained and how to fix car ac for free. How air conditioning works in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix your car's AC for free. How to keep ac blowing cold. How to diagnose car ac problems. How to check car ac. Steps and tips to keeping your car's AC working ice cold all summer. How to fix car ac that's not working. You don't need a bunch of expensive equipment to maintain your car's AC system. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ► Subscribe and hit the notification bell for all new videos: kzfaq.info Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

@speeeddial 6 жыл бұрын

My AC system makes noise when it turns on. What can it be?

@Conspirator9481 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work Scotty! I've learn a lot from you.

@obaydah1842 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer what's the strongest car are ever build Ac condition on it

@Mohammadkwt 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer hello me.kilmer , I wanna know how reliable is the ford explorer sport trac & what its best year of production?

@Scribles 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer ☺

@ZippoX05 6 жыл бұрын

I had to remove half of my lower dash to replace my cabin air filter, I think they should hold car companies accountable for poor design choices

@MrStukaju87d 6 жыл бұрын

Ano wow 😮, what model car would do you have? Mine is behind the glove box. It takes me 5 minuets to replace the cabin filter.

@ZippoX05 6 жыл бұрын

Jeep renegade

@Chrisallengallery 6 жыл бұрын

I have to take out the entire fuse box under my glovebox. ST225(XR5)

@georgekosko5124 6 жыл бұрын

I would expect that a damn Jeep has an easily replaceable filter, turns out I was wrong

@wholeNwon 6 жыл бұрын

You mean a Fiat-Chrysler "Jeep"? You'd really expect good engineering?

@leonardsmith1175 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty; that was one of the best descriptions of how air conditioning system works. Most people make it sound a lot more complicated.

@wildbill23c 6 жыл бұрын

Well, with the electronic crap they have in cars now, it can be quite complicated actually. Not in the actual working of how an AC system works, but all the electronic sensors, solenoids, blend door vacuum system or electronic actuated blend doors, all sorts of crap in these new cars to fail, even the controls in the dash fail. Simple rotary knobs worked fine LOL, all that electronic push button dual or quad zone climate control crap is what's gonna cost you lots of $$$$$ when those systems fail. Some systems use vacuum pressure to operate the blend and vent doors some use electric motors, some use a combination of both, and none are easy to get to and often requires tearing your dash apart to get to them to even see what's wrong. I like my old vehicles that just have a couple of easily accessible cables LOL.

@GUYANESEGT 6 жыл бұрын

this video is all about being cool

@tovon101 5 жыл бұрын

Nice

@juanp2936 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@jonathangomez8269 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@DaRyteJuan 4 жыл бұрын

.... (even if you’re a geek, a dweeb or awkward with girls)

@lovernature100 13 күн бұрын

Yes! Cool by giving knowledge to others and be blessed in returned with gratitude 👏🏼✌🏼👊🏼👍🏼

@spyd3roptics884 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is the absolute best at explaining things so that everyone can understand. His tips are priceless

@evengarcia8054 6 жыл бұрын

I learn more from your videos about cars then I do reading the books thanks Scotty.

@wholeNwon 6 жыл бұрын

Really? Sounds like bad books. I likes Scotty's book.

@evengarcia8054 6 жыл бұрын

wholeNwon yeah I’m more of a visual learner

@WolfmanZX 6 жыл бұрын

.... what's a book? 🤔

@StrikeFreedom1920 6 жыл бұрын

Dude the timing of this vid was spot on! My AC ain't working well so I'll give your suggestions a try! Thanks.

@manugatzi6158 6 жыл бұрын

StrikeFreedom1920 it's mostly low on gas charge.. which will still make you go through all those Scotty mentioned to find out. clean, fix, charge..

@petercutting6126 2 жыл бұрын

I tried it, didn't work.... 100 to renew seals, 80 for Schrader valves, 120 for recharge ....no guarantee....may as well write it off!

@richardrobinson8853 3 жыл бұрын

You know he knows what he's talking about when he yells everything he says!📢💨🆒❄️

@aprylshowers22 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a recently divorced single woman & I tinker with minor fixes in my car.. so just wanted to say thank you for your good advice, plus you make me smile because you are so hype when you do your videos. God bless you & the fam. Peace

@WildGosdanArmenia 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know why i am watching this, my car doesn't even have air-conditioning😂

@georgekosko5124 6 жыл бұрын

Vi Gosd because legend has it, that watching Scotty fills you with joy and knowledge

@dholmes3307 6 жыл бұрын

Life goals. ~sings~ "Moving on up . . ."

@classic287 6 жыл бұрын

Vi Gosd 😆🤣😂😅

@rippertrain 6 жыл бұрын

Vi Gosd neither does mine lolol

@WildGosdanArmenia 6 жыл бұрын

Rob Lucas no MONEY no AC😂

@Mystic_Christopher 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty reminds me a lot of Doc Brown from Back to the Future! Haha :-)

@cythefox7510 6 жыл бұрын

Great Scott!

@ashleymalamute 5 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of Saul Goodman in 20 years time. I love him.

@mandolinic 5 жыл бұрын

Is your flux capacitor not working efficiently? Here's what you can do to fix it and make those time travel adventures more comfortable. First off, you gotta check it for bugs....

@being_frank_with_you 4 жыл бұрын

That's because they are always yelling to talk.

@charmer711 4 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of Dennis Hopper.

@krisjanisk.5019 6 жыл бұрын

This is the way KZfaq should bee. Great, simple, useful.

@adrianglennbionat 6 жыл бұрын

True to his word. No clickbait here.

@thecokerfamily9218 6 жыл бұрын

Keep those videos coming!!! You are the best and look out for the little man! We watch you everyday! We are going to share with everyone we know! Thanks a lot Scotty!

@MasterHustler 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer is the Chuck Norris of mechanics.

@castlewhore2007 6 жыл бұрын

MasterHustler lol

@alphamacho6401 6 жыл бұрын

Rev up your engines! 🏎💭

@MasterHustler 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. Nice little model airplane engine.

@certifieddirtyidle1594 6 жыл бұрын

Turn up your AC!

@MousyTroopLeaderG 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many people remember that. :)

@caseywinehouse777 6 жыл бұрын

Man I’m so glad you made this video. My 2006 Dodge Ram hasn’t blown cold air in a few years, and it’s much too expensive to take it in to a shop to get it fixed. They always try to up sell me on crap I know I don’t need. It’s only recently I’ve started getting into working on trucks and cars, so this will certainly be my next project. Thanks Scotty!

@jdgreen4062 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty, this A/C video is great. As vehicles become more and more complicated by electronics and the requirement of specialized tools, it’s good to have folks like you to simplify what otherwise could seem complicated and overwhelming. Thanks. I do, however, have a question regarding your insistence on having a strong battery to ensure peak A/C performance. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I seem to recall you stating in one of your other videos that, once the engine is running, all electricity needed then comes from the alternator, not the battery. I also believe that the alternator charges the battery. Right?

@PHXMX 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you can simplify and properly explain anything car related and more. Thanks for your videos!

@jacksonpuckett6115 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty sharing millions of years of knowledge and expertise with the public such a great guy.

@casperskafs 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I've come back to this video just to tell you I never knew about a cabin filter. My 99 subaru foresters ac stopped blowing cold a few years ago. After watching this video I found the cabin filter and IT WAS INSANELY DIRTY. Huge mouse nest and leaves. After cleanin it out my air is ice cold again!! Who knew 5 mins of my time would fix my ac. Thanks scotty!!

@siblenmoreno6792 6 жыл бұрын

Always dropping that knowledge Scotty 👍🏼🔥💯

@collinslfc 6 жыл бұрын

Who else's air conditioning system is working perfectly but is watching this because they like watching the Scotty Kilmer channel? REV UP YOUR ENGINES!

@Swaggmire215 6 жыл бұрын

Collins LFC yup im guilty lol

@xx_4ntonio_xx40 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t even have a car yet 😂😂

@rudolfyakich6653 6 жыл бұрын

Me too !

@manugatzi6158 6 жыл бұрын

mine's working fine.. thought that I might have missed out something that Scotty knows.

@italiangirl2440 6 жыл бұрын

Collins LFC my AC works great just here to learn everything about cars

@rtdreep Ай бұрын

Thank you Scotty! I followed your steps and observed that the radiator fan was not spinning. Local mechanic confirmed it, and replaced the assembly. I'm grateful to you!

@brycesheehan7260 6 жыл бұрын

I was only wondering about this a few days ago and here you are with the answers. What a legend, thanks Scotty!

@sjohn5779 6 жыл бұрын

If your AC doesn't work on a German car, throw the entire car away....trust me

@neffdeathwatch7641 6 жыл бұрын

S John German Engineer

@rezzo_6fn659 6 жыл бұрын

Damn that expensive?!

@AlexanderSSI 6 жыл бұрын

S John really? I just bought and replaced an ac compressor coil on my Opel and now the ac works.

@tqdinh2 6 жыл бұрын

S John 😂

@wholeNwon 6 жыл бұрын

That was the advice ("get rid of it") of my own M-B Master Tech with 30 years experience.

@ArtisticDazzler 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much about cars just by this one video! Maybe now I won’t have to wait on my husband to fix it 😂 Thank you Scotty!

@hhenry68 3 жыл бұрын

This video was really helpful, the way he explains everything is exactly like how teachers try to explain things in all of my online classes :)

@fragil7251 6 жыл бұрын

For those who doesn’t like your channel, they have no idea what type of infos they’re missing on. Your channel is my car life hack. Thanks again SCOTTY.

@being_frank_with_you 4 жыл бұрын

My mom's cabin filter hadn't been changed in 10 years! It was a solid black brick of dirt and leaves! She was complaining that the air smelled moldy. LOL

@deanlutgert8292 6 жыл бұрын

Glad I watched found my cabin filter clogged thanks for the reminder even though I know how the system works

@shannongaither8528 6 жыл бұрын

This just saved me so much time and money!! My a/c was blowing hot air and turns out it was the filter behind my glove department! Thank you!

@BeautifulBeing3369 3 жыл бұрын

Very Informative! I love Mr . Scotty , his how-to videos are my go to when I’m having mechanical issues with my vehicle. I always learn something ....

@VehicleVirals 6 жыл бұрын

Such a "cool" video 😎

@Swaggmire215 6 жыл бұрын

Vehicle Virals i see what you did there.well played

@E46_Lenker 6 жыл бұрын

Such a funny comment

@SUGAR_XYLER 6 жыл бұрын

and I'm such a hot girl XD

@abeldsa 3 жыл бұрын

Why u here .. did scotty said something bout 335😂

@ArtisticDazzler 3 жыл бұрын

😆😂

@kevinintheusa8984 6 жыл бұрын

Great overview Scotty. I worked on my old car often and these tips really guide someone in diagnosing a problem. In my newer car, I leave it to the dealer to fix it but it helps when you can tell them what it may be from being a little knowledgeable about the system.

@Mar2623 6 жыл бұрын

One thing I really love about your videos is that you don’t spend much time on flapping around talking about nothing to get over 10min. I got my first car with AC and I’m going to have a little look around. Thanks man for epic videos

@Nickkzor94 2 жыл бұрын

Love the energy! I'm not sure all the suggestions will help my problem, but I'm glad to have found this channel.

@Cgonzales55 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing, honest, insightful

@rossdavis428 6 жыл бұрын

Real *_Cool_* Car Fix Scotty~

@noelryanrubi8874 4 жыл бұрын

I dont know but everytime I watch your videos, there are moments of uncontrollable laughter, not boring at all. Thanks for this.

@oliverrojas7117 5 жыл бұрын

Always been confused by AC, but this video is one more step towards clarity

@magicrobharv 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos Scotty!

@pathaze4299 6 жыл бұрын

I usually use AC pro because it has a pressure gauge on the can so you know if you really need refrigerant or not. Also I just prefer AC pro anyway because the cheaper bargain ones don’t work.

@alishafuentes4765 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most informative and helpful video I've ever seen. Thank you so much! My a/c broke on my first car and I had no idea what to do. I want to do everything I can before I go ahead and spend my money on some car repairs when my car just needs a little cleaning.

@Kathleen67. 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! So cool! I never knew about the filter behind the glove box. I am so grateful for your videos Scotty!

@robertheinkel6225 5 жыл бұрын

When you remove a valve stem out of a tire, as the air comes out, you will notice the stem gets cold. That is how the AC works also.

@rachelfenicle280 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty! This really saved me from myself. Going to the mechanic before I blow the whole system up

@micnor14 6 жыл бұрын

Thought my 94's AC was just getting tired, but I knew it wasn't the refrigerant. Saw this vid and thought I'd try cleaning the condenser. Sure enough there was a ton of crap stuck in it! Cleaned it out and sure enough it runs cooler now! Thank you Scotty I didn't think something simple as that would be a big problem!

@justins7796 6 жыл бұрын

That banana car kills me every freaking time. xD

@katiephalen3483 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my 2009 Corolla new, the first year a rock hit my windshield and air conditioner condenser. Two separate occasions. I have had the worst luck with condenser all my life. I’m 49 years old, it’d be nice to drive a car that has air conditioner for one time in my life! UGH 😑 Ok, I’m done complaining now.

@carljohnson4996 3 жыл бұрын

Save up some money and pay someone to get it fixed it a Corolla anyone can work on it and parts are pretty cheap if we’re talking about aftermarket stuff

@katiephalen3483 3 жыл бұрын

@@carljohnson4996 u know what? I still have my Corolla, it’ll be 13 years old in October. I bought the 2009 in 2008. It’s now the best decision I ever made. My kids are driving it now.

@othmana2979 Жыл бұрын

Scotty your videos should be considered a national Treasure for generations to come…. Thank you for sharing all your life expertise.

@Go_Bonobo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m sitting in my burning hot car and have no idea about cars. I am learning so much!

@WANDERER0070 6 жыл бұрын

To keep the radiator and condenser clean,,hang a screen such as used for windows to keep bugs out in front of it.. First thing I do when geting new car..

@DM-pc4vs 6 жыл бұрын

brilliant idea - as long as it does't noticeably restrict air flow. perhaps position not directly on condenser?

@Physics072 5 жыл бұрын

the condenser is inside the car and putting a screen in front of the radiator is going to need cleaning too. I guess it could be good in that you can remove the screen to clean it outside of the car.

@ufartface 4 жыл бұрын

condenser is outside in front of radiator

@skyecore 3 жыл бұрын

Great video but a correction: a heat pump doesn't suck the hot air out, it absorbs the heat energy from the air. The air in the cabin stays in the cabin, it's only the heat that's removed

@judebrown2672 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. What a top bloke. Who says mechanical work has to be boring. Stay safe. From across the pond.

@sandersonmartin6377 6 жыл бұрын

Lol... i dont know why i love this guys reviews so much. Keep em comming Scotty, keep em commin.

@andrewdrewdrew1637 2 жыл бұрын

who else here because haven't done any of what he says and now has a broken A/C

@alexg2083 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty. Going to have to watch this video a few more times to fully understand the A/C system. Seems like a lot to take in all at once lol.

@dimplesthebus1133 5 жыл бұрын

This video was so awesome, my 97 expedition's A/C is working better by just clicking the "like" button. Great job Scotty!!!!

@ravipeiris4388 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Scotty. I just purchased a 2nd car and it's January. I realize I better check my A/C as I have a short warranty and going through the steps you outlined with this video will make sure that in case I do have issues with the A/C, I can still get it repaired under warranty.

@576356 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, just yesterday my ventilation motor blower went out. Consequently, I had no air coming out from the cars vents even with the rest of the A/C system working

@BonesMcoy 6 жыл бұрын

I tried to fill my AC up with one of those cheap auto-zone cans of refrigerant when I was younger and broke the compressor, $300 because I didn't know what I was doing lol

@vanessathegreat4364 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of car did you have

@TJC450 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a uv dye kit and it worked well. Showed me where my leaks were.

@neftv1 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely Scotty's experience shows. Great video on AC systems.

@deionjohnson7726 6 жыл бұрын

Keep it up Scotty !

@JeepTJWheelin 6 жыл бұрын

Went to check my cabin air filter on my '08 Jeep and there wasn't one. Guess Chrysler was too cheap to put one in.

@thegoodguy1702 6 жыл бұрын

Jeep Life71 my jeep it was under wipers.. I had to take the plastic off.. open the hood and take the black plastic off. And it was mounted there on passenger side.. hope it helps with an 08 mine was a 00

@ivank6142 6 жыл бұрын

Jeep Life71 Same in my 2012 lol. No cabin filter. Had to buy one

@jeffscomp 6 жыл бұрын

My Yaris didn’t have one. I bought a fram fresh breeze one from Walmart for it.

@FullySpooled 6 жыл бұрын

Cabin air filters are often factory options. Seems it was your car’s original owner who was cheap. I had to add the filter to my Grand Cherokee.

@LongIslandicedteaaa 6 жыл бұрын

What is an air cabin?

@soldiersvejk2053 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Was thinking of buying one of those self-adding cans, but gladly I see this video in time!

@ianhaynes5898 6 жыл бұрын

That air filter got me. I did not seem to be getting much cool air. I did not know what I know now so I had a mechanic look at it.

@italiangirl2440 6 жыл бұрын

Great info Scotty. I live in Washington and we only get a few months of summer so I hardly use my AC. I have a 95 Toyota Celica and the air conditioner is ice cold I have not done a single thing ever to it. I bought it in 2001

@wholeNwon 6 жыл бұрын

It's called a quality product. Same for my '98 Lexus.

@FeelFighters 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, my 96 corolla's ac went out last year, it was just a bearing in the pulley, but I replaced the whole compressor anyways. It's ice cold again. These Japanese cars were built to last.

@Monko_pop 6 жыл бұрын

'85 Celica here, I regret to inform you my A/C does not work :(

@AnonYmous-qg4ph 6 жыл бұрын

Italian girl where in Washington? I live there too

@brycewaltonsphotography3969 6 жыл бұрын

Spokane Washington (State) here.

@billybassman21 6 жыл бұрын

A good way to tell if you're low on refrigerant is if the compressor keeps cycling off and on, on a warm day with the blower on high.

@fargeeks 2 жыл бұрын

mine kept doing that when i was running the ac while idling out in 100+ degree wether even when i revved up the engine some so it can spin the fan faster it still did it, and it literally resulted in the ac blowing cold and warm musty air back and forth on my 04 isuzu ascender (gmc envoy) and turned out by using your car as a cooling station is a good way to harm the engine in the long term

@billybassman21 2 жыл бұрын

@@fargeeks Yeah probably cutting off on high pressure protection. Possible it is overcharged with freon.

@fargeeks 2 жыл бұрын

@@billybassman21 i never heard of high pressure protection... must be a thing for modern vehicles and why electrical fans are more suited for the job

@jdbaumanns 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful tips Scotty! My Jeep Patriots AC is working a lot better by just changing the cabin air filter! Video liked and now I’m subscribed with notifications!!

@Beestification 2 жыл бұрын

Man...this guys ROCKS!

@daveybernard1056 5 жыл бұрын

When you allow liquid to expand into vapor, stuff gets cold.

@displayfireworks2008 6 жыл бұрын

Bring back the little glass window in the AC line so we can look for the bubbles or lack there of bubbles.

@wildbill23c 6 жыл бұрын

You can buy them and add them yourself if you have the tools to do it. I did that in my 88 Ford Bronco 2 when I repaired the AC last summer, although those little inspection windows don't really tell you anything of use, other than if you do or don't have any refrigerant. You need a gauge set to actually test an AC unit.

@arffadailey8055 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty .AC in my Toyota was playing up. Watched your video, pulled the glove box, pulled the filter out. It had mouse nest in it.Completely ruined. New filter needed. Thanks from Australia. PS the car was parked under a tree often.

@anthonyjacksonjr4812 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty. Very very helpful tips.

@NatalieMarie917 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I’ll have my dad watch it so that he can fix my car’s AC 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

@stevezielonko1386 6 жыл бұрын

You get some crazy weather down there in Texas. Hot enough for the ac one minute.then you gotta get your parka on to ring that bell.

@SkinnyFatBoyzz 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet, because mines is blowing hot air. I'll go through these steps and come back if I have questions. Thanks!

@deasttn 6 жыл бұрын

SkinnyFB you can borrow gauges and pump from AutoZone. Gauges will help you diagnose your problem.

@SantiagoAyoso 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. Thank you very much and hello from Spain

@dragonskunkstudio7582 6 жыл бұрын

What do you think Scotty? I tell those with AC to run it for a few minutes during the winter just to make sure the lack of use doesn't damage the system.

@DuBstep115 6 жыл бұрын

I have my ac always on winters and summers. It dries air in winter times so my windows dont fog.

@castlewhore2007 6 жыл бұрын

I tell people that to and to run their heater in the summer for about 5-10 minutes just to keep the heater core from clogging.

@DuBstep115 6 жыл бұрын

Not a problem here, summers lasts about 1-2 months

@wildbill23c 6 жыл бұрын

Some do and some don't, depends on the vehicle.

@wildbill23c 6 жыл бұрын

What vehicle do you have that your defroster is electric? Rear window defrosters are usually electric but never seen a windshield defroster that was electric.

@hanskinslo326 6 жыл бұрын

I have two mid-'90's Ford trucks, and neither blows cold air. I am pretty sure they both need more than just recharging....

@lcameeno1 6 жыл бұрын

Han Skinslo maybe new compressors

@wildbill23c 6 жыл бұрын

Probably leaks at the connections, those dang o-rings were prone to failures causing leaks. So the whole system needs taken apart, new o-rings installed, leak tested, and recharged. I repaired the AC in my 88 Ford Bronco 2 last year for about $500 that included a new compressor, accumulator, o-rings, refrigerant, and the tools needed. About 1/3 the cost of paying a shop to do a 1/2 ass job. Pretty easy to do, time consuming and requires some tools you probably don't have but once you buy the tools you've got them for future needs too. Vacuum pump, AC Manifold gauge set, and refrigerant were the main things I had to buy but I have the tools and some extra refrigerant for future use if needed. So far so good on the AC repair on my Bronco 2. Just needed new o-rings and a new compressor.

@BRBingeDrinker 6 жыл бұрын

+William Todd Wait, wouldn't your 88 need the old type of refrigerant?

@wildbill23c 6 жыл бұрын

Extremely easy to convert it to R134A, just requires swapping out the service ports, vacuuming down the system flushing the system to get all the old R12 out and the old refrigeration oil out and put new oil in compatible with the R134A, then leak testing the system and recharging. Since mine needed a new compressor flushing the system and replacing the refrigeration oil was even easier, plus I had all the pressure lines out as I replaced all the o-rings, put a new accumulator in and flushed out the condenser and evaporator, put everything back together, tested the system for leaks with the vacuum pump, then simply recharged the system to factory specifications. Took a couple hours start to finish, once I got all the parts I needed.

@mrblueberry3463 6 жыл бұрын

Han Skinslo I have a 95 f150 and I got my ac unit replaced so I have great ac

@futtymad Жыл бұрын

ac filter …. who knew! Thank you so much - you saved me hundereds of dollars taking this into the shop to get the ac fixed! Cleaned the filter and it works good as new!!

@barrywilson6811 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this guy as my college proffessors...,football coaches...fire dept captain....police sgt....principal....cousin...beer buddy etc......I can listen to him all day and understand 🤣

@fatnstupidstreams5959 6 жыл бұрын

So my cousin has ac problems and it started yesterday are you reading our lives scotty

@jong4203 6 жыл бұрын

F B I I dont know, you're the FBI, you tell me (;

@joem3343 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, HOPE YOU READ THIS. My AC is already out on my 07 mazdaspeed3. Shop quoted over $2,200!! Saying the compressor clutch is bad. Is that outrageous or what? Should I go to the junkyard and try to find a compressor? Thanks so much man love your vids, Much love from DALLAS TX

@mskudlarczyk 6 жыл бұрын

Joe M youll eventually run into the same issue, shop around shops but they go for 900 and up

@aadheenmasood7960 6 жыл бұрын

Well the junkyard can be an option. But sometimes junk is all there is. You can buy a repairkit for the compressor if its available as an alternative. When you shop for the new compresseor tryshopping for a different brand of compressor that will fit your car. Some brands are cheaper than the oem. Gud luck

@SkinnyFatBoyzz 6 жыл бұрын

go to an autoparts store and buy yourself a compressor for your car and replace it. way cheaper than 2k

@wholeNwon 6 жыл бұрын

Replacing just the clutch isn't all that hard. But get out your multimeter and be sure that the clutch is getting power when the AC should be on first. I assume you've checked the fuse and relay.

@marksreviewsandrants8554 6 жыл бұрын

The labor is what usually brings the bill up because all of these new cars everything is buried you have to take a lot off of the motor to get to the part.

@shellykennedy5427 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, another great DIY video. Also, I don’t know who’s doing the little pop-up memes and icons that illustrate what you’re saying, but they’re great. Very funny, informative AND entertaining.

@grindsoul 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great explanation of the AC system workings in a car. Thanks Scotty

@dickiedocker 6 жыл бұрын

What's difference between air conditioning and climate control??

@mulimotola44 6 жыл бұрын

with CC you just set the temperature you want and the AC will work harder/easier so it won't get either too cold nor too hot in the cabin. With manual AC you have to control the climate manually and constantly play with the buttons to feel comfortable.

@cardo1111 6 жыл бұрын

They are both A/C but climate control (cc) offers better control so you can set it to an exact temperature and it will usually offer you 2 separate controls one for the driver and one for the passenger. Climate control also controls the vehicle's heater as well.

@MichaelFlatman 6 жыл бұрын

ACC (automatic climate control) has thermistors and etc. To regulate temperature, just air con has a slider or knob going from Cold to Hot. Performance wise they are about the same. But some ACC systems have tricks, like in a Range Rover, it can shut off coolant to the heater matrix to reduce heat through conduction when cooling.

@DrScrobo 6 жыл бұрын

About $2500.

@timramich 6 жыл бұрын

Air conditioning falls under the term of climate control. Climate control is both heat and AC.

@ncrdisabled 6 жыл бұрын

The battery has corrosion on the terminal

@deasttn 6 жыл бұрын

ncrdisabled Submarine vet clean it

@mnvikings1973 5 жыл бұрын

Poor Coca Cola on it and scrub with a wire brush.

@florianapetri9704 6 жыл бұрын

Very simple and very good explaining of how the ac sistem works .thank you very much scotty.

@hidoGH 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Scotty! I had a lose connection at the compressor. Cleaned the electric connection with some WD-40 and works well

@stazvanbael3706 6 жыл бұрын

Just open your window and drive fast

@1232bluejays 6 жыл бұрын

Staz Van Bael works for me even with a black car

@WolfmanZX 6 жыл бұрын

😂 sure, but that creates drag and the car will use more gas

@stazvanbael3706 6 жыл бұрын

WolfmanZX 😂 true, just add holes in the back 😂😂🤣

@1232bluejays 6 жыл бұрын

WolfmanZX will use even more gas using AC

@hectorhernandez3443 6 жыл бұрын

Lmao hell yeah brother... 😂😂

@AmericanPride1234 6 жыл бұрын

I hate summer. I can never tell if I sweat because it’s hot outside or I sweat because of my sexy hot body. 5-25-18

@Bobbybeb 6 жыл бұрын

I've learned from experience to AVOID the DIY refrigerant kits at the store. Most shops have a simple machine they will hook up to your system to add refrigerant if it's not within target range.