Average temp of AC

[skoal_mint]

I recharged my ac at work today, but only saw 13C about 59F

I'm just wondering how others 97 explorers are running... I know iv dont AC's where I got 0, -1C but they were dodge

 

[Cobraguy]

Duct temp depends on SOOO many different factors. But since I live in one of the harshest environments in the country for a/c performance, I can speak of what I consider good performance. On my '95, driving down the freeway an a 112 degree day, I can get my duct temp to fall into the 30's. (F) Around town, stop and go, it's usually in the low 40's. I consider that outstanding performance. On my '99, that's a different story. I can get it to go down the highway in the mis 40's. Stop and go is about 50 degrees. Same type of day. I consider that unacceptable performance. But I'm having a heck of a time improving it. Both are ATC vehicles. But 59 degrees is just horrible for most any condition. Something is not right. Well, if you're in a 100 degree shop with absolutely no air going across the condenser, I guess that's about where it would be.

 

[aldive]

I recharged my ac at work today, but only saw 13C about 59F

I'm just wondering how others 97 explorers are running... I know iv dont AC's where I got 0, -1C but they were dodge

At what ambient temperature? Idling or at speed?

What are the system pressures?

 

[skoal_mint]

We usually just let them idel in the shop and check the temp, usually 20 minutes.

My AC is cycling now when im driving and stays on when im at idel... I took off my clutch lastnight and its pretty much shot, kept hearing a noise... is their suppose to material on the clutch or just metal to metal?
its gouged pretty good and down to the 3 rivets

 

[Cobraguy]

You need to answer Aldive's questions. There is no way you can determine what temp you should be getting without knowing that. That is why I said "Well, if you're in a 100 degree shop with absolutely no air going across the condenser, I guess that's about where it would be."

That would show up on your pressures.

 

[skoal_mint]

I'm going to re due it this friday and post how cold it gets.. we bought 2 more tanks, ours was low and the only way to get 1 pound 15 onces was to start the truck... it would only pump in about 1 pound 9 onces by its self, I tried the new tank on a vechile with the customer complaing about the same thing as me and after the new tank his was frezing( just ideling in the shop for 10 minutes )

The garage is hot as hell, now im starting to think maybe winter wasnt soo bad after all

 

[Cobraguy]

Are you using 30 lb bottles or small cans? You do realize the small cans are only 12 oz...not a pound like they were years ago. You will need 2 and a half small cans for a complete charge.

 

[Mud_Bone]

On all the Gen 2 recharges I've done, I can usually get them down to 39F at highway speed.

I agree that 59F is not good at all.

 

[Cobraguy]

On all the Gen 2 recharges I've done, I can usually get them down to 39F at highway speed.

I agree that 59F is not good at all.

I get my 95 to the 30's easy on the highway. I can't get my 99 anywhere near that. Perfect pressures...excellent temps in the evap case. (I drilled a small hole and measure the temp there. But I can't keep the temps there by the time they exit the vents. It's driving me freakin' nuts!!! (no blend door issues)

 

[skoal_mint]

okay, for the good news.. yes we use the big tanks

I got my temp to -2C i think thats 28F, in the shop ideling for 20 minutes.

my windows were fogged and my seats frozen, I was a happy guys