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Simple Dash AC Recharge

Helped a friend recharge his AC on his diesel F250. using this

A/C Pro Ultra Synthetic R-134 Refrigerant - Walmart.com

Can I use this to recharge my dash AC?  Uses low pressure port.  Where is this port on my 2000 U 270?

Would it make sense to use this instead?

A/C Pro High Mileage Auto Air Conditioner Refrigerant, 134A, 12oz - Walmart.com



Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #1 –
If you think you may have a leak that will help you find them -- May need a uv light to help locate die--if bad leak you will see the die without light. personally I like using something with a gauge so I can tell how much pressure I have in system
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #2 –
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Can I use this to recharge my dash AC?  Uses low pressure port.  Where is this port on my 2000 U 270?

Sure! I have a slow leak and add some 134 before each trip. The right way to do it is with regular A/C gauges but the Walmart deal you show will work fine. You can also buy a separate gauge like this one. (A/C Recharge)). Then you can just buy a few cans of refrigerant. All I do is take the temp of the air at the vent and add refrigerant until it's blowing nice and cold. Here's a photo of the low (green) and high (red) ports on a 97 8.3 engine.
jor

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93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #3 –
Jor - perfect.  Thanks
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #4 –
I used to charge AC all the time and still have all the AC guage sets out in the shop. I am now long retired but I have a 2000 Ford F250 that has a small AC leak, stopped at Walmart on a trip and bought the same recharge outfit at Walmart that you did. Worked great and extremely handy. Then I discovered that it will also use the small cans of 134 which are much cheaper, so I just keep it in the truck and use as necessary. Just the .02 from an OLD geiser, take it for what it's worth  ;)
1992 FT U240
Vin# 1F96D3362NN054378
Model # G92401236SBIU240
Model # 4012
2007 Toyota FJ
2007 Cadillac
1984 Jeep Cherokee
2008 Polaris Ranger
2018 Polaris Ranger
More cars, pickup, and tractors than anyone 83 years old needs. :)

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #5 –
I personally think it doesn't make sense to pay the higher prices for cans of "special" R134a (the cans for high-mileage vehicles or with other added ingredients). Your system will function well with plain refrigerant if properly charged so there is no reason to waste money.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #6 –
Recharge was easy.  Hose and gauge are reusable so I'll keep an extra bottle on hand as RevRick suggests.  Used the "regular" stuff, not high mileage.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #7 –
For you slow leakers out there,next time try RED ANGEL leak stop,can get on Amazon,much better then the Walmart stop leak.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.
 

Re: Simple Dash AC Recharge

Reply #8 –
Quote from: John44 –
For you slow leakers out there,next time try RED ANGEL leak stop,can get on Amazon,much better then the Walmart stop leak.
Very true !
1992 FT U240
Vin# 1F96D3362NN054378
Model # G92401236SBIU240
Model # 4012
2007 Toyota FJ
2007 Cadillac
1984 Jeep Cherokee
2008 Polaris Ranger
2018 Polaris Ranger
More cars, pickup, and tractors than anyone 83 years old needs. :)