How Much R134a - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

flyncasafo · 06-19-2006, 01:05 PM

How much should a system that is believed to be empty hold? I have owned my X since new. It has never been filled in six years. The AC was not cooling very well last year. This season the compressor would not even come on. I have put 2.5 12oz cans into the system. It seems to be working properly now. Have I put enough, to much, or is it going to explode?

Thanks

shamaal · 06-21-2006, 06:12 PM

I have a 91 Mazda Navajo, so I can't tell you the amount. However if you look at the EPA sticker next to your hood latch you can read the fine print. Mine tells me the Freon load, along with recommended spark plugs, vacuum lines, etc.
The immediate problems due to too much Freon is loss in efficiency. Extreme cases cause damage to the compressor.

06-19-2006, 01:05 PM	#1
flyncasafo Wannabe Elite Explorer Syracuse, NY '00 EB Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	How Much R134a How much should a system that is believed to be empty hold? I have owned my X since new. It has never been filled in six years. The AC was not cooling very well last year. This season the compressor would not even come on. I have put 2.5 12oz cans into the system. It seems to be working properly now. Have I put enough, to much, or is it going to explode? Thanks

06-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#2
shamaal Wannabe Elite Explorer Friensdwood, Texas 91 Mazda Navajo Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,307 Vehicle Specs	I have a 91 Mazda Navajo, so I can't tell you the amount. However if you look at the EPA sticker next to your hood latch you can read the fine print. Mine tells me the Freon load, along with recommended spark plugs, vacuum lines, etc. The immediate problems due to too much Freon is loss in efficiency. Extreme cases cause damage to the compressor.