Air Condition refill/recharge for Gen3

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I did an AC refill at dealership last autumn. Half of R134a was misssing and they also refill with 2 or 3 ml of ND11 oil.
60 bucks was the job here.

 

Consensus is still stay away from the leak sealer

No need to add oil unless there was a component change or a large loss due to a rupture or large hole with a immediate violent loss of refrigerant.

I would at least recommend putting a UV Tracy to help you find the leak in the future if it cannot be located now .
Or any other leaks that you have not located or that will develop in the future I’ll put a link below

Hybrid Vehicles A/C Leak Detection Kits | Tracerproducts.com

 

I too think the way to go is, don’t stress details, just bring cash or credit card to dealership, have a seat for an hour or two, done. Was $150 CDN plus taxes for me.

 

It all 134, r134 , R 134a all the same brand name of who makes it , make no difference. Even Chinese made is good.

 

I just refilled mine with r134a from harbor freight no problem. AC is ice cold again. Just fill it up slowly to the green area of the gauge and you're done. 5-10 min max.