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Air conditioner refill kits. Be cautious

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Uberfast, Jan 23, 2018.

  1. Uberfast

    Uberfast Junior Member

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    I have a 2014 Prius V. I went to Walmart and bought EZ Chill air conditioner refill kit. Comes with 134a and oils with uv die. I guess it's a pretty comprehensive kit for old cars. But when it comes to new hybrids be cautious.

    What I did is I refilled my system with this kit. Overcharge the system. And almost damaged my air conditioning. The gauge on the refill kit was very misleading. I went off my own knowledge and didn't ask anybody first.

    I'm putting this out there on the net. Follow the specs of your car and the advice of the trained.

    I want to thank LECH TECH THE AC MAN. Luscious garage SF.
     

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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Yeah as Sam said, should have kept this in the original thread.

    Does this mean you're sorted? Was it the wrong oil or AC fluid? What did they do at Luscious Garage?
     
  3. Uberfast

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    Yes sir all sorted period learned a great deal of knowledge.

    It was the wrong oil. I should have used a quality gauge to see how much perss7 was in hi and low system. I do not own one.

    LECH TRCH had a digital gauge

    At luscious garage they depressurize the system. And refill the system with r134a.

    I think I have the oil in the system from the e z chill can.
     
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    Anyway you know if they did the flush or not? Or was it evacuate the freon, vaccuam then add nd-11 oil and refill with r134a.