Never Use This on Your Car's AC System

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Never Use This on Your Car's AC System, DIY life hack and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car destroyed by cheap AC refill can. How to recharge ac system. How to refill car ac without using a cheap kit. Do AC refill cans really work? The truth about AC refill cans. Car air conditioning explained and how to refill it. AC refill explained. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын

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@4gauge10 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Memorial Day Scotty!!.

@4gauge10 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!.

@reddean4207 5 жыл бұрын

It can happen! Keep up the great work Scotty!

@combatjm89 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing happy about Mermorial Day...

@combatjm89 5 жыл бұрын

@@4gauge10 Nothing happy about Mermorial Day...

@kingoftheville Жыл бұрын

Wow. I used to recharge my a/c myself with the Freon they sell at auto stores and after I’ve seen this video I’m still going to recharge it myself. Thank you

@johann9829 10 ай бұрын

Lmao

@kingkai420 10 ай бұрын

😂

@suburbias 10 ай бұрын

my g

@Obkool27 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@williamgibbs71 10 ай бұрын

Sure your 1998 Ford Fiesta can handle it.

@donaldbarden6294 2 жыл бұрын

Used AC Pro and a small can of lubricant mixed with R134A. My truck is blowing ice cold two seasons now. Not doubting Scotty, but getting a mechanic to do it costs BIG TIME!

@sfcjones2590 2 жыл бұрын

I always have doubt when he posts...so many opinions that are just way too far out.

@JimGeigerMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Dude is 100% correct.

@8015908 Жыл бұрын

@@hhjhj393 so don't use on expensive new cars, use on crappy old cars which the majority of us have

@EpicMedia7 Жыл бұрын

Don't use any cans with Stop leak, I too have been avoiding mechanics but stop leak clogged up my AC line. If you use any, make sure it is just Refrigerant with NO added sealing stuff.

@johnhedrich3479 6 күн бұрын

Scotty Kilmer is the man ❤😎 I work for gm , well and Honda or the lowest bidder ❤️😎

@spacelordmuthamutha3603 2 жыл бұрын

Once the hose punctures the seal on the can, you can squeeze the trigger and purge the line before snapping it over the connection.

@countryshooter3743 2 жыл бұрын

I have used the diy gauges for years with no problem. Yeah it’s not going to be ideal for your ac system but as long as you pay attention to the pressure gauge and cut the flow off at the max line on the gauge it will be fine. If you have to refill it every summer then you probably need to have it checked with the correct equipment.

@UnknownUser-eb1lk 9 ай бұрын

Note: all guides including the instructions on the can say to never max it out. As soon as it reaches green they want you to back off to avoid the high pressure damage.

@bwill578 3 жыл бұрын

I've used the recharge cans for years and never had a problem. If I can avoid the mechanic I will

@brandonk6479 2 жыл бұрын

But if something is wrong on the high side you'll never know it. He has a point. I use em, but I also did just change my orifice tube and blew through my coils to make sure they were clear.

@danmc2678 2 жыл бұрын

I used recharge cans on my 2008 BMW (pos) and it was ice cold four years later.

@Rforce78 2 жыл бұрын

Just bleed the air out of the hose before shooting any refrigerant in and your good to go

@carlosb1 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rforce78 HI to relieve air you just press the valve correct on th econnector right? and on the high presssure valve or on both the low and high?

@Rforce78 2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosb1 no

@juansalinas2027 5 жыл бұрын

Me: I wanna fix my car Scotty: get rid of it

@JAM_2024 5 жыл бұрын

Anthony Anza it's a money pit

@boringstuff3463 5 жыл бұрын

Piece of junk

@8bitorgy 5 жыл бұрын

Get a 98 Toyota... Everything else is a mistake

@730F-Sport 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty: Don't

@thomasK411 5 жыл бұрын

These comments are the funniest lmao

@matthewghent8928 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has an amazing future with mattress outlet commercials

@DaytonCarCare 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he can make a 30 minute video out of something that can be told in 30 seconds, but I guess some like the full story instead of what's imporant

@peteleoni9665 2 жыл бұрын

That guy is an American Treasure and a well deserved wealthy man.

@DaytonCarCare 2 жыл бұрын

@@peteleoni9665 LMAO

@coolcat6303 2 жыл бұрын

Or as Dennis Hopper’s stunt double

@thetornrepublic5860 2 жыл бұрын

I almost give hope that this is the video that I see Scotty did not sweat, but closer to the ending disappoints me

@bugsmartinezmm 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty. Every single time I was your videos you explain them so well for people to understand. I'm amazed for all your help you have available for anyone to use. And most of all. Thank you for what you do.

@larylittle4233 3 жыл бұрын

I took my 2005 Ford to a "reputable" A/C" repair shop several years ago and was told I need a new $1000 compressor. I put in part of a can of A/C Pro following instructions and it still works great!

@vanderumd11 2 жыл бұрын

The problem is sooo many shops are filled with ppl who aren’t paid well enough to care. They don’t have great reputations and most ppl have no idea what they are looking ar

@JSustain 2 жыл бұрын

@@vanderumd11 In their mind, they are getting screwed so they figure they might as well screw you. The wonderful human chain of life.

@irisbaez1972 2 жыл бұрын

@@JSustain Why not call us unhuman? wonderful human chain? WTF is that?

@JSustain 2 жыл бұрын

@@irisbaez1972 as opposed to animal food chains? Maybe they are the same to you?

@irisbaez1972 2 жыл бұрын

@@JSustain ja,ja,ja. in the way we are, I don't see humans but humanoids full of demons. the demon of pride possesses us.

@geogeo2551 3 жыл бұрын

Me: AC’s blowin hot Scotty! Scotty: well back in the day when I was ur age we had to walk to school uphill .. BOTH WAYS!

@cuznskeet6571 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@janiejones6789 2 жыл бұрын

You mean you had legs to walk on? We had to pull ourselves!

@geogeo2551 2 жыл бұрын

@@janiejones6789 but In 3 feet of snow and only 1 shoe on

@saulsays 2 жыл бұрын

I think back in the day going both ways was the standard...hence the birth of the rainbow flag ...😁 Joking

@victoryak86 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget that it was 10 miles (one way)!

@brianreed2852 Жыл бұрын

Finally, a professional video with professional instructions. Thank GOD for Scotty Kilmer. An honest man that is a PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC who KNOWS exactly how to repair an automobile the proper and correct way. Thank you SIR for kind heart by showing your viewer's how to perform this procedure. God Bee you and yours.

@gusfigueroa1071 Жыл бұрын

Scotty I been listening and watching you’re videos for about 3 years now and I learned a lot , I had an family member teach me the basics on general mechanic. But now with the new vehicles and new technology I relay on you’re videos to guide me on some light repairs or preventive maintenance. I want to thank you and keep up the good work and share the knowledge.

@DrCoomer_1 3 жыл бұрын

Always keep in mind when Scotty talks about not doing something, if you drive an old beater, and you just want colder AC and don't care if something goes wrong in a year or two, do it

@andrewkinslow8725 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty rocks He’s our man Fixing them cars Like no one else can

@jamesjuchs2897 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Great job Scotty!!! Thank you so much for taking your knowledge and sharing it with the world!! A few years ago you took an Uber ride and my father-in-law was the driver. He had a great time with you and said you were a wonderful person. He suggested to go checkout you channel and I am so glad I did. Keep up the awesome work. True automotive mechanics are becoming a rare find these days!!!

@Cfass1 Жыл бұрын

One time I put way too much in and the AC wouldn’t work when it was hot outside. So I released some refrigerant a little at a time from the low pressure side until the AC was blowing cold. I thought for sure I blew up the compressor but it worked good for years.

@TheRoamer78 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll stick to paying $12 for the refrigerant every year rather than $300 to a mechanic.

@kaamfinitii 3 жыл бұрын

lol facts

@chimayinasniffer 3 жыл бұрын

Every year? You need gaskets man. They’re like 5 bucks, and the hole in the ozone layer really doesn’t need the help.

@nas8326 3 жыл бұрын

@@chimayinasniffer what if it's leaking at the compressor clutch?

@TIMEtoRIDE900 3 жыл бұрын

@@chimayinasniffer Dude - we switched to R134a some 30 years ago to stop ruining the Ozone Layer. However the hand-wringers back then said it takes 50 YEARS for the R-12 to get up that high in the atmosphere and break down, so we STILL have Freon from car crashes in the '70's tearing up the Ozone.

@scottplace7627 2 жыл бұрын

I guess there's always a quick way and a right way to do a job obviously the quick way it's not the right way

@SonofaB__ssnessowner 3 жыл бұрын

I've taken a lot of advice from scotty but not this one. I've been using recharge cans as long as I've been driving on multiple vehicles and never had an issue. Always blew cold when I was done and it never made an issue worse. Infact one time I was recommended a new compressor and instead just did cans every 6-8 weeks in the summer. I also used ac sealer once and that too worked fine and fixed a severely leak ac system for 3 more years.

@wadevid 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Scotty is right here, but I feel like telling the average person to hook up an air compressor to their AC is way more riskier to damaging their AC system than hooking up one of the r134 cans. But idk.

@mykofreder1682 2 жыл бұрын

It's good information, but it's worth a try, if it doesn't work you will bring it in and they should evacuate it and eliminate any problems you created like putting air into the system. The low volume and low-pressure warnings are worthwhile, I will do incremental input and not just empty the can into it. If it cools fine after a partial fill I will stop, he sounds like a mechanic who wants to do those easy/expensive AC repairs. If it was annual, I probably would try to find the leak and bring it in telling them what I found. Considering the quality of repairs, I suspect they would do close to the same thing and not fix the leak.

@randybeard6040 2 жыл бұрын

Danny, I am 74 years old and have been adding Refrigerant for over 40 years, never have i messed up anything concerning my air conditioner, if the Low Side is Low, usually the High Side is Low and these days I do use the Walmart Bottles with Gage on them-save gage to use on the cheaper cans...

@thesilverblackknightfabian8549 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty. You videos are awesome. I will be trying your method.

@k2000b Жыл бұрын

should have replaced both the Schrader Valves inexpensive to do :)

@j.coolejames291 2 жыл бұрын

Used my first can today during the 111° heat wave here in southern California. Worked perfectly!

@alexnather7614 Жыл бұрын

Works now but it will die sooner than if you did it the right way hope you dont keep the car for more than 4 years

@danielelble8767 Жыл бұрын

I've started messing with cars at 9 years old with my dad.. I'm 73 now and i still work on cars. I'm not to old to learn something new and watching Scotty I sometimes pick up something that makes it easier for me to repair.

@dmatteson2006 5 жыл бұрын

I recharged my car once in high school with a can. It worked, but I had no idea of the danger or damage it could do! Thanks Scotty!

@jamirezxdetailing9277 5 жыл бұрын

dmatteson2006 same until this day 😂

@ninalandry5785 5 жыл бұрын

Dude you the Bombay!

@jrockaz548 2 ай бұрын

I recharged my AC on 3 different cars and they still worked then n now 😂

@snipezilla69 4 жыл бұрын

I've been using these kits for years! Ive never had an issue! Screw paying 100s!

@capeheartriz 4 жыл бұрын

slow leak, added twice with the kits....so far...no problems....2008 subaru forrester....next time I have to get the leaks fixed.....

@thomasshelsaybye8220 4 жыл бұрын

Of you have minor leaks does ac pro kit helps to fix that? Can i get cool air for couple of months? Because mechanic said there is leakage and we cant find it. They’re asking too much to check cabin evaporator. I am middle of spending a little and too much. Ac pro kit could be an experiment for me. Looking for suggestions.

@AdamCoate 4 жыл бұрын

@@thomasshelsaybye8220 It claims to have the best sealer of these recharge kits. It seemed to have the best reviews. I just used it on my car but now the compressor rapidly turns off and on, so not sure wtf is going on. In your case, you can get the 20 ounce can at Walmart for $30 locally, so probably worth a shot.

@Joetrout 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Shelsaybye you can use it no problems. You probably have the leak in the evaporator is the reason you cannot see or find it. That means dash removal! Stick a can of it, if the leak is real small might last you a few months even for the summer until it leaks out

@flybyairplane3528 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Shelsaybye this the problem, people doing things that they are not competent in doing, also there are several brands os products which will seal small leaks, but you will not find these in the auto move stores , Cheers from usa🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@js6729 2 жыл бұрын

One thing he didn't show is on a set of manifold gauges there is a bleeder valve that you're supposed to bleed air from the gauge/hoses before opening up the valve to charge the system. Other than that very good info as usual

@willg.5168 11 ай бұрын

Wow, didn't think about that 🤦🏽‍♂️

@werockclimb Жыл бұрын

Man I’m sure I missed this give away but I’m telling you Scott. You are a life saver when it comes to knowing what I can and can’t do myself. I’ve always considered myself a good mechanic that can do all my own work myself. Watching your videos has humbled me and motivated me to learn all that I can the correct way so I am not cheating myself or others that I help. Thank you sir

@mikethomas4523 10 ай бұрын

Please, you're smarter than you're giving yourself to be.

@dalehood1846 10 ай бұрын

@werockclimb, As a professional technician of many years, I have learned there is always something else to learn. The right information is always a good thing. Take care and all the best.

@cgeromi 5 жыл бұрын

An honest and informative mechanic. A rare breed that we need more of! Thanks Scotty as always.

@kimijonghighball9626 5 жыл бұрын

Scott, you know your stuff. I studied Hvac-r in college for a couple of years. You didn’t miss a thing. That’s exactly how you vacuum and charge a system. Thanks for all your tutorials.

@standyourground9973 5 жыл бұрын

Kimi Jong Highball Lot or money in HVAC, right?

@frankardos4211 4 жыл бұрын

@@standyourground9973 say what?? "of"

@adan114 4 жыл бұрын

Kimi Jong Highball I have a?

@adan114 4 жыл бұрын

Kimi Jong Highball. I have a 2009 Honda civic and I vacuumed and added freon after vacuuming has 35 to 40 of freon but it's not blowing cold. It's just a little chill when I'm driving but at a stop the car blows humid to hot

@mwatkins2464 4 жыл бұрын

El Jefe you put to much in. If you don’t know what you’re doing just let a little out at a time till it blows cold or just let it all out and see how much it’s supposed to hold compared to how much the can holds and get it as close as you can or bring it to a shop.

@LC-go1uh 8 ай бұрын

I used this stuff 10 years ago and over 100,000 Mi ago, on my car. Still working like a charm!

@thomasreese2148 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty ! Im dealing with an AC problem right now ,I appreciate the heads up ,you really inform us.

@randylavine3003 5 жыл бұрын

WOW, I did not know the a/c system was so complex. Thanks Scotty!

@jhingur7169 5 жыл бұрын

It's not complex. It's just that R12 is phased out and R134a isn't the best replacement. So you need to be careful.

@mwatkins2464 4 жыл бұрын

Jhingur I still have a lot of r12, 30 and 50 lb jugs

@mwatkins2464 4 жыл бұрын

jubjub247 it’s not used anymore unless someone has an old car that needed it or very old appliance.

@Joetrout 4 жыл бұрын

Its not scotty just makes everything difficult

@josephjakubec3171 4 жыл бұрын

Its not. Anything thing is complex if you are ignorant of how it works.

@knotweed1953 3 жыл бұрын

He’s speaking to the rich part of town. I have to do it myself.

@star-army 2 жыл бұрын

The multicolored hose thing is available to borrow from autozone locations if you just need to use it and give it back, you don't have to buy one

@alexandernewman2684 2 жыл бұрын

@@star-army I'm facing down a serious AC leak that needs fixing, and I'm gonna have to do it at some point so this is super helpful info. I didn't know they rented tools.

@edensgardenshed9622 2 жыл бұрын

Its only about $150 for decent cheap vacuum pump and gauges. The damage those quick cans can cause will cost you a lot more than that.

@slowjamcdub 2 жыл бұрын

Facts!!🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

@nxtsoaveragejoe6644 2 жыл бұрын

LMFAO 🤣🤣🤣 FACTS!

@thomascostello4928 2 жыл бұрын

I well recognize value of your videos. You have that rare skill to explain in a clear understandable manner enabling DIY to handle issues that otherwise I would be off to the dealer or repair garage. This A/C video is priceless. Keep them coming Scotty.

@leonardmoore9568 3 жыл бұрын

I literally have used many of his suggestions for my vehicles. Great job sir!

@markc4921 5 жыл бұрын

Well you just stopped me from going to get a can. I was literally fixing to go buy a can for my wife's car. Thanks Enjoyed the video

@Mcbebblestin 5 жыл бұрын

Mark C if you know what you’re doing, it’s easy to do. Look up a proper video on how to do it. I’ve recharged my car three years ago and it’s still going great to this day.

@TheCrazy243 4 жыл бұрын

Get a gauge manifold

@carlhammill5774 4 жыл бұрын

I used can 4 years ago and AC still works good.

@rajkirannatarajan9276 5 жыл бұрын

Toyota board room: We need someone to help refine our quality control procedures. Scotty: Rev up your engines!!

@allenhowen2379 2 жыл бұрын

I'm an HVAC tech. I agree with most of what you said except that when a system is void of refrigerant it should be leak Checked and then after finding and repairing the leak it should be pump down into a vacuum and then the refrigerant should be weighed in as you described. By the way I enjoy your videos.

@davidrosa4156 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t leaving it on a vacuum pump enough to let you know about leaks? It won’t be able to create a vacuum with leaks in the system.

@allenhowen2379 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidrosa4156 if you have a micron gauge and can pull the system down to 500 microns that's a good indication that you don't have a leak. If your using just the gauge like Scotty did you could be overlooking a very small leak that takes months to reveal itself, soil you want to be sure use a micron guage.

@scotthodgson1640 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing an excellent job explaining both why not to use the consumer quickies as well as the proper way to charge the system. I finally understand what I've been doing wrong!!

@superman30012 5 жыл бұрын

Started out in the HVAC industry and everything there is honest and by the book. Keep doin what you do Scotty

@stevewick9508 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I love watching your videos! They are very educational and motivating! I love your editing that gets rid of wasted time in the videos! You do a great job! I only wish I lived close to you so you could work on my car!

@smileysgarage8899 11 ай бұрын

always good to hear from Scotty before I do anything on my car. I am a beginner at car mechanics and Scotty's videos always teach me stuff. Often I learn things from Scotty that aren't in other videos out there. Thanks for all you do Scotty!

@terrallputnam7979 10 ай бұрын

Scotty, You do great job of helping people understand the things that need to be done to their cars. Thank you!

@dmckinney817 3 жыл бұрын

I love that he sounds like a raving lunatic when he does his videos holds my attention way better than the other boring guys

@BradJennings 3 жыл бұрын

Those Airborne guys...

@forester057 3 жыл бұрын

Side effect of watching too much TV as a kid

@tajia4807 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@sfcjones2590 2 жыл бұрын

@NATALIA G Maybe you shouldn't. He isn't always right about the stuff he posts.

@peteleoni9665 2 жыл бұрын

Mark of superior intellect that he doesn't sound "normal" Big trouble now in the USA because we cater to the "much less than intellectual" crowd. No on really knows what is happening.

@stinger4583 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Memorial Day Scotty, thanks for your service. I'm U.S. Navy (Ret.)

@garylynch8543 Жыл бұрын

Take it from a pro, this man knows what he talking about. I've used the can of freon when on a road trip, but when I returned home I put vehicle in shop to have it checked and had it done properly. Keep up the good advice.. it'll save folks money in the long run.

@Element_Rising 2 жыл бұрын

I can honestly say I have watched many of your videos over the course of time. And I have learned so much... Thank you very very much for all the effort you do for us

@Bonbonbon739 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in Florida and I’ve always added Freon with the gage and never had a problem 🤷‍♂️

@universalenergy2311 3 жыл бұрын

You weren’t paying close attention. He said it could ruin it if not “DONE CORRECTLY”.

@surfernorm6360 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you can't get Freon R12 in most places without a license. Off the shelf cans are 134

@Bonbonbon739 2 жыл бұрын

@@surfernorm6360 idk about that kind of Freon both my cars take r134

@ronybonilla608 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in California same do my self ACPRO and Autozone cans and no problem for 20 years. I'm belive Scotty need Medical HELP, he recomended some products and cars/trucks and late on desapointed.(wy) you have the answer NO MORE COMISSION is the reason

@B01 2 жыл бұрын

@@universalenergy2311 don't give any attention to someone who thinks a sample size of ONE means a dam thing in the big picture of product usability

@gamefandrg 3 жыл бұрын

this is so old school, I been used those $5 recharge can for over 10 years, never have any problems, :)

@davidgruen7423 3 жыл бұрын

If you did you wouldn’t be here typing this. Survivorship bias.

@BabashiSensei 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidgruen7423 its okay T T and David were all just tards on youtube

@therandomizer9943 3 жыл бұрын

Its old school but it works. Question, has anything blown up or did ur compressor lock up yet? I need to replace the refrigerant in my 2013 fiesta cuz I'm sweating to death whenever I step in for less than 2 minutes

@McShizzle 3 жыл бұрын

@@therandomizer9943 same with my 2013 f150

@Texasmade4444444444 3 жыл бұрын

I use the ones he dont like because its fast cheep and my truck has 300k miles so i really dont have a problem with using the DIY cans

@GingerGladden 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the detail you cram into your videos!!

@iriswilson1284 10 ай бұрын

We are so glad we found your channel! Thanks so much for all the tips that you share with us!💙🙏

@polskatoja 4 жыл бұрын

The pork chop when the pump went on...FREGGIN HILARIOUS 😂 😅

@mountainhopper9573 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@micjewell214 3 жыл бұрын

It WAS!!!!!!!

@timgregg4153 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, sadly I am 1 year late for the contest but I am a shade tree mechanic to say the least. And I have watched almost all of if not all your videos. I appreciate your knowledge it has helped me to be a better mechanic. I don't do it for money I just work on my own stuff and maybe family members and friends. You have been a big help when I need to be precise on something that I'm not sure about. I truely hope you continue your channel

@josechi.6560 2 жыл бұрын

you are such an expert, I never get tired of listening to your wise advice, thank you for all you videos!!!!

@jddj6414 2 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!! It’s great when experienced people explain the the right and wrong way of doing things to lay people, keep up the good work!

@CVObservatory 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Scotty!! I have fixed my car many times by watching your videos.

@simplyincorrigible7708 4 жыл бұрын

That's like $300 worth of shop work. I'll stick to Wally world $5 recharge cans.

@guesswhomartin9249 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, problem is; who's gonna invest in something you use only once in 16 years ?

@User69420blazeit 4 жыл бұрын

@@guesswhomartin9249 you dont need to buy all that stuff, just the refrigerant. You can usually get the pump and gauges from an auto parts stores like oreillys or autozone who have a loaner tool program.

@guesswhomartin9249 4 жыл бұрын

@@User69420blazeit ... Thank you.

@joshlea3361 4 жыл бұрын

you can literally rent those at autozone. if you top it off most likely you're going to ruin your ac compressor prematurely. same thing you do with your house a/c. don't want non condensables/moisture in your system. I did my friends and it only cost me like $40.

@carlovincetti1352 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, kiddies but paying attention is something you didnt do. What is the one thing you dont have? Any accurate way of measuring the freon going into the system without a scale and usually a 30lb can of freon to put on that scale for any real accuracy in this job. If guessing was okay then a lot of AC systems would not have failed within a month or two of loading these systems wrong. If you po, then your ac no mo, you roll the windows down.

@patrickfitzgerald1824 Жыл бұрын

Always nice to get get your honest opinion on car maintenance Scotty, keep up the good work.

@bobbieglover7373 2 жыл бұрын

I like how u not only explain to us why not to do it that way but you also showed the correct way to do it. Great video thank you m

@atmajirahmat6538 5 жыл бұрын

I've studied HVAC in college, and you're right about everything! Anyway here's my favorite part: 5:05

@defiant281 5 жыл бұрын

I think that's pretty much EVERYBODY'S favorite part LOL

@richieschmidt6225 5 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of a vacuum pump

@thechyctech5636 4 жыл бұрын

in the industry we call that vacuum a "pig" that's why he put that on there, lol

@manikjassal 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos sure are fun to watch and very informative. Keep up the great work.

@evoevannismo8141 5 жыл бұрын

That's true and sometimes I binge watch his videos.

@documetricsinc.6135 2 жыл бұрын

How about shutting the valves and waiting 30 minutes to 1 hour after you've drawn a vacuum to see if you lose vacuum? If so, you have to find the leak before recharging or it will just leak out again.

@evidencebeforefaith5304 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good! Thank you for taking the time to educate us do-it-yourselfers

@scjr143 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video, Scotty. I recently took my Honda in to my local mechanic shop. They use a machine that does it all automatically. They evacuated the system, cleaned out the system and added just over 1/2 pound of refrigerant. Cost me $80, but it was done correctly with low/high side gauges. After watching this video, I’m glad I took it in.

@angelarias8366 Жыл бұрын

The shop is charging me $400 to do it for my 2020 Honda Civic in NY

@Romans--bo7br Жыл бұрын

@@angelarias8366... If I were You, it would be..... "Exit.. Stage Left" as quickly as possible!!... they are Ripping you off, Big Time!!

@johnhoffmann6904 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if this applies to your situation, but...I found there's a difference between asking for the system to be recharged versus telling the shop/dealer that the A/C isn't working. If you want them to diagnose whether there's a problem with the system to find out if it needs more than a recharge, which is always possible, that's more like $400 -- $300 to diagnose and then $100 if it turns out it's just empty and they refill it.

@RobertMcGuckin-ws6pe 11 ай бұрын

@@johnhoffmann6904 Great idea! Instead of spending $45 and refilling it yourself, take it to a mechanic and ask him to charge you $400. LOL

@privatename3621 10 ай бұрын

I don't believe you. NO SHOP would charge just $80 for a full evac, "cleaning out the system" (whatever that is, which sounds bogus), and refilling with refrigerant. If you are being honest, then they probably didn't do hardly anything. Most shops and dealerships will charge you $90 just to replace your engine and cabin air filters, which costs them about $15 or less wholesale (combined) and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. So either they just replaced a fuse or squirted a quick shot of refrigerant in, or you recollection of what they charged is wrong.

@sethwatashe8575 5 жыл бұрын

You saved me time from watching your video, hope you live forever so I can fix every problem I got with a vehicle

@jonnyboat2 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought those Yellow Jacket gauges and hoses to do my house AC. Thank goodness for KZfaq and instructional videos.

@stevebrooks5744 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty for educating us on how to avoid some common mistakes when our A/C isn't working.

@ChepeDaNuT323 4 жыл бұрын

Would it be a good guess to say my AC is low if it’s blowing air hotter than the suns surface

@LeemWills 3 жыл бұрын

recharge it yourself

@angelarobinson4374 3 жыл бұрын

@HexagramMan how can I tell if the air compressor is done for

@cHeile 3 жыл бұрын

Angela Robinson turn the car on and listen to try and hear the compressor working

@somethingelse1988 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@HOTRODRICO 3 жыл бұрын

@@angelarobinson4374 you have to fill the system to the correct amount and see if it comes on, if it doesn't than either the pressure switch is bad, the ac relay is bad, or the compressor is bad..

@viii3three 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to get into a similar project.. as always, no nonsense advice. Thanks Scotty.

@badboytommy187 Жыл бұрын

Good video Scotty, but you left out something ? You forgot to hold the pressure to check. See if you have any leaking ac . Scotty, you are right that’s how you do it.💪

@jaceslatin2797 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information you’re always give the right amount of advice.

@benritchsmith 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t want the vacuum pump as I ran out of room for more tools. I do love your show and giving your knowledge out for free! -Ben

@Tron-Jockey 5 жыл бұрын

I'll take Ben's slot for a pump. I have plenty of room:-)

@chrisray6385 5 жыл бұрын

Was very helpful Scotty. Saved lots of money taking your advice man. Stay on it.

@davidriddle1020 9 ай бұрын

Always spittin some good knowledge Scotty!

@johnharrington110 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty Kilmer! Your thoroughly entertaining videos are part of my daily routines. I look forward to them and learn more every day. Today, Monday, 5/9/20222, it just so happens that a friend of mine came to me with a can of "freon" and questions about using it. I plan on showing this video to him when I attempt to help him with his issues. Thank you so much, Scotty, for the huge amount of help and insight you provide. I chuckle every time you ring that bell. Take care, John Harrington

@SeanKroner 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Scotty! Keep up the good work. Your perspective as a "in the know" mechanic is invaluable to diy guys like me.

@pickles5150 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Well done. Been an amateur auto restoration guy for 40 years. Wish KZfaq was around twenty five years ago.

@cavekritter1 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. A lotta " what could possibly go wrong" fubars in old "b.y" days..before you tube

@scotthearn3485 11 ай бұрын

I haven't had a problem till I got a chrsler town and country for my wife 2015. Now, I'm still having problems with it. Great teaching Scotty.

@brucenichol9892 11 ай бұрын

Scott, always enjoy your wisdoms, particularly before I do a fix. Thanks for all your insight and humor.

@Bmonster14gaming 3 жыл бұрын

I am quite impressed by how the a/c system works, This is something id like to get into when I can get the equipment. Thanks Scotty! Great video

@snakepliskinsnake 6 ай бұрын

It's not very hard to do or learn to do.

@rikupv 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, you are a wonderful person helping everyone out, keep it up!

@evillarrealjr7754 9 ай бұрын

always enjoy the excitement Scottt, love all the helpful information you share. thanks

@brianshanahan3878 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video even 4 years later! I've always wondered about how to correctly do this job. Thanks again sir!

@moneymoney12 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Memorial Day Scotty and thanks for trying to keep the masses safe as the weather starts to warm up this year

@joewalla8438 3 жыл бұрын

You usually don't need to worry about both the high side and the low side unless you are recharging a system with no pressure. AC refill cans often work quite well!

@willc5512 2 жыл бұрын

They dont have a high side guage because thats wayy to many variables. IE opening the high side to the can & bursting it! Keeping it simple.

@jamesmack4031 2 жыл бұрын

As a heavy truck mechanic, he is 100% right. But I'm working on my truck at my house. I'm using the can like the rest of you. And I know better.

@leftyj180 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, it was very informative. I consider myself pretty well rounded when it comes to mechanics but will admit there was a lot more to ac recharge than I knew having never done one before so this video helped me avoid many unnecessary problems.

@johnnymac1975 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thorough and detailed walk throughs and explanations. You have forgotten more then I’ll ever learn and I learn more every video. You are appreciated!

@noneya9606 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information! As a non-mechanic I find your videos easy to follow and having sound advice.

@shaneward5556 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! Thank you for all the great info!!

@crixusinhowolf4467 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty my man,you are an absolute king!!!!!i hope you're monetazing these amazing videos. thank you

@neoladams8519 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty, we hope you live forever, what are we gonna do without your experience and knowledge... we need you man and our cars need u too.

@PoBoyRacing80 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Memorial Day Scotty.....Thank you for all the great videos and advice!!!!

@howtovideos7843 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this info. Exactly what I needed.

@GetToTheHopper 8 ай бұрын

Helpful video. Thanks!

@cebayne 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a can of AC Pro, everything worked great!

@sbond1963 4 жыл бұрын

And when it's failing today you won't admit it will you

@taimank 4 жыл бұрын

@@sbond1963 lol, I had a friend we kept using it when it is not cooling every week

@sbond1963 4 жыл бұрын

@@taimank lol. I mentioned that because the cans have stop leak and a dye to find leaks. A professional AC repair shop might deny service because those two additives ruin their evacuation machines

@darthphaser2991 4 жыл бұрын

@@sbond1963 good to know

@Joetrout 4 жыл бұрын

Bondo no it doesnt! Thats sales tactic so people will quit using them an bring them in for replacement!

@thagoochtookmylunchmoney8800 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty thanks for EVERYTHING I have learned so much in so little time. God bless you!💖

@sfcjones2590 2 жыл бұрын

becareful, he isn't all that good.

@brendapeck3344 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and clean! I'm 70 years old and even though I get Dirty working on my car, I could have sure used this video before I used the can! So glad your around to set me straight! I so enjoy these videos since I am a Tomboy, Love being around the mechanacs and learning.