Hey guys, 2002 civic 1.7L

I need to recharge my a/c does anyone know the amount in PSI? or weight by ounces? i just donr want to over fill it.

Thanks

 

Anyone have an idea? Im melting in this car!

 

From what I'm finding unless you want to buy the gages and do it right call a few shops and get it done there. My local shop will fill and empty system for $54. Then it's done to the specs. You could also ask them to put in the UV additive so you can find the leak with a black light....

Did you every use 2-60 AC? Two windows and 60 mph. Not bad, did it for a whole summer.

 

if you stop at your local parts stor the cans they sell now have gauges on them. i just charged a jeep and when i hooked up the gauge anbd canister the pressure was fine but when the ac clutch tryed to kick in the pressure dropped... lot. it was very simple to do and only cost $24

 

I have the install kit already with the gauges. I also own a ford f-150 i have recharged it many times. under the hood of the ford it actually states 33ounces or 30-38psi.

I looked under the hood of my civic , and it does not give any weight amount or psi amount. Does anyone have this info please?

 

Wutagoalie, I understand what you are asking. And I have no clue. As far as doing it yourself, the kit with gauges should work. Just keep it within guidlines and you should be fine. I'm going to keep looking for an answer for you, but not sure I'll be able to find. If you have a Honda dealership close, you should just ask them. They'll know.

 

The kits suck. You need a manifold gauge that can read both the high and low sides simultaneously.

Why do you need a recharge? You don't need a recharge unless there is a leak. If there's a leak, you need to fix the leak first. If you fix the leak, then you need to vacuum the system out before putting new r134a refrigerant in, so that you get all of the matter out of the lines. You have to get that done at a shop, unless you have a r134a vacuum pump. Just get it done at a professional shop. Get an A/C inspection and they will figure out the problem. During the summer, that usually costs about $20-30. Then go from there. If they tell you that you need refrigerant, let them do it.

From the sounds of this, you don't really know what the problem is and that you jump straight to the conclusion that it is low on refrigerant with no explanation as to why is lost refrigerant makes me think that you do not know much about how A/C works. Take it to a shop.

 

 

Thanks Ron J , thats exactly what i am looking for. 17.6 to 19.4 ounces