Mazda 3 A/C Recharge

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Жыл бұрын

After having no A/C (again), but this time in the Mazda, I decided to try some of the canned refrigerants yet again after my luck with the Nissan.
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@terriv7711 Жыл бұрын

Your videos not only explain how to do things you give great backup on the why so we understand the process. Thanks for your effort to share your videos.

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@Mazza666 9 ай бұрын

Great video, the only missing item is pag46 oil. Mazda 3 09-13 take 20-25ml. Pag oil lubricates the ac compressor, some brands have uv dye in it to see any leaks in future. You.

@DIYNorth 9 ай бұрын

good recommendation.

@deshanchathura Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

thanks for checking it out

@ForkMyDongle Жыл бұрын

Thanks for using Fahrenheit for the 'Murricans lol

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

lol, way over half my views come from the States. I have to give the people what they want.

@simbad909 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@renson7318 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I also live in canada nad have 2012 mazda 3. GT. Do you think it's worthy to own an extended warranty. I can do some light maintenance, but not as good as you mate.

@DIYNorth 2 ай бұрын

I've only had an extended warranty once and I never used it for anything. I'd only get one if it was a pretty good deal. The insurance company makes money off the product so they have to charge above what they pay out. If the car is known to be very reliable I wouldnt get the extended warranty, but if it's a less reliable car then I'd consider it a bit more.

@llamaskank 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 Mazda 3 sedan that I bought brand new and the compressor is still coming on just fine and it's blowing cold air but I'm just wondering if I should recharge it simply because it's so old now and if it will make it blow even colder? It's 94° F right now here where I live and the AC is working but it's not fantastic but maybe that just might be as good as it gets? How do I know if I need to add refrigerant?

@DIYNorth 11 ай бұрын

If it works I would probably leave it If it's just checking the charge it would be best to go to a shop and they can do a more comprehensive test.

@llamaskank 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYNorth Canadians are so darn nice. Subscribed. Thank you!

@DIYNorth 11 ай бұрын

@@llamaskank thanks for the sub

@Mazza666 9 ай бұрын

If it's not broke, don't touch it.

@backagain4896 4 ай бұрын

Im having trouble finding the kit. Whats the link or alternative?

@DIYNorth 4 ай бұрын

If you are in the USA it probably won't be available as the 12a is a Canadian thing which is used to replace 134a. As I understand it can be bought in the USA. The link for something like I got is below. www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/red-tek-12a-a-c-refrigerant-recharge-kit-with-gauge-6-oz-0146129p.0146129.html?loc=plp

@Maaakati Ай бұрын

Does the car have to be on when poking the low pressure side?

@DIYNorth Ай бұрын

Even when the car isnt running there is still some pressure on the low and high sides

@nazar_ns7431 Жыл бұрын

Hey mine says that it’s overcharged and I didn’t even put anything in there, my ac blows cold but not cold enough, you know how I can fix this?

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Does it read over charged when it's running or when it's off?

@nazar_ns7431 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth when it’s running

@nazar_ns7431 Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to figure it out right now but I can’t see what the problem is

@nazar_ns7431 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYNorth I already let it out and refilled it but it still won’t work

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

@@nazar_ns7431 Does the A/C clutch engage when the engine is running and the A/C is on? Basically is the end spinning with the compressor pully, or is it just sitting still?

@tampawakos Жыл бұрын

Hint: Never charge any vehicle a/c system with the doors closed. always open all doors while charging the system.

@DIYNorth Жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you feel every door must be open

@thehalfblacksnack Жыл бұрын

Never heard of this before. What’s your reasoning?

@tampawakos Жыл бұрын

@@thehalfblacksnack Lamens terms: the reason is that keeping all your windows or doors open is that you get the most fresh air through the return air ,(usually under the passenger side dashboard) over the evaporator coil , this way the refrigerant will boil quicker and the compressor will compress the liquid into gas more easily. In return the system (fan) doesn't have to struggle with all the hot air in the vehicle with the windows closed. In short you get a better charge. Imagine if you keep the window and doors closed, the system has to recycle the same air (static pressure interferes with the proper charge) .

@ojiblady9496 11 ай бұрын

Not necessary to have all the doors open. Just having windows open will recycle the air just as well.

@tampawakos 11 ай бұрын

@@ojiblady9496 your nitpicking, it's the same meat different gravy. Windows, Doors who gives a crap....