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DIY A/C Recharge

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Francisco Noyola, Sep 2, 2017.

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  1. Francisco Noyola

    Francisco Noyola New Member

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    Ok so I've been having A/C issues as is out of my four vents the closer you get to the passenger side the closer it is I checked the pressure on my a/c and I am low now I know I can only put in PURE Refrigerant but living in California it apparently is hard to find I went to my local Walmart and looked at all their options every can says not for use on hybrid vehicles with electric compressors expect one part number is 301ca made by ID Quest my question is can I use it or should I keep looking.
     

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    Francisco Noyola New Member

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    The colder is gets towards the passenger side excuse my spelling mistakes.
     
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    Still don't understand your post.

    Save yourself alot of time and trouble and take it to a good car ac place. If it needs refrigerant that means it has a leak. Sometimes thats an easy fix. May just be a loose joint. You'll never find it. They will inject die and then sniff and uv detect and see where its leaking.
    Prius requires special pag oil ND11.
    professional inspection will save you a burned up compressor which is pretty expensive in a G2. Most car ac repair places in my area charge $100 to charge and dye and test. Which is nothing compared to most ac repairs.

    Search the forum here for AC.
     
    #3 edthefox5, Sep 2, 2017
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    Thanks for the advice will do.
     
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