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A/C Basics	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
How do I locate my low-side service port ?
How do I use an R134a charging hose to add R134a refrigerant to my system?
What about so called drop in refrigerant that I see advertised on the market?
Can I add R134a directly to my R12 system?
My A/C is blowing cold but not as cold as I would like it. Will adding additional refrigerant make the air colder?
If I put in refrigerant (top off), do I need to add oil too? If so, what type and how much?
How much refrigerant should I put in?
Do I need to vacuum out my system before charging?
I get two pressure readings while checking my low-side pressure, which one should I use.
What is Ambient Temperature and what should my pressure readings be?
A/C Compressor questions	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
How do I know if my compressor is working?
What if my compressor clutch is not engaging but the pulley is spinning freely?
How do I know if my compressor is cycled on?
SubZero® Synth. A/C Booster	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
How does SubZero Synthetic A/C Booster work?
What type of results can I expect by using SubZero Synthetic A/C Booster?
How much do I need for my vehicle?
What products are available that have SubZero Synthetic A/C Booster?
Can I use SubZero Synthetic in my R-12 system?
Arctic Freeze® Ultra Synthetic	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
What is Arctic Freeze Ultra Synthetic?
How does it work
How long does it last?
Can I use it in place of standard R-134a refrigerant?
SUPER SEAL Leak Sealer	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
How does Super Seal work?
How do I install Super Seal?
How do I know Super Seal works?
What size hole will Super Seal repair?
What if I have more then one hole in my AC system?
What happens to the Super Seal if all the refrigerant leaks out and air enters my AC system?
Will Super Seal clog any component of my AC system?
Will moisture in my receiver/drier cause the Super Seal to activate?
Will Super Seal contaminate or damage AC recycling equipment if my refrigerant is recovered later?
Has the chemical technology is Super Seal ever been used before?
Which type of refrigerant and in which system does Super Seal work with?
Smart-Charge™	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
What is Smart Charge?
What kind of batteries should I use for the Smart Charge?
How will I know when I should stop charging my system?
What happens when the battery charge is so low that Smart-Charge cannot continue to provide accurate readings?
If I do not use the enite can of refrigerant can I leave it in the unit.
A/C Leak Sealers	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
How do I know if I might have a leak?
How do I find a leak?
Is it safe to keep dye in the system?
With dye remaining in the system, will the dye show any future leaks?
What types of leaks will IDQ leak sealers seal, and how do they work?
How fast will leak sealer work?
How long will leak sealers keep leaks sealed?
Will leak sealers seal ANY leak? What size hole will they seal?
Are leak sealers safe for my A/C system? What does "System Safe" leak sealer mean?
Will IDQ leak sealers damage a mechanic's A/C recovery and recycling equipment if refrigerant is removed later?
How will IDQ leak sealer affect my O-rings over time?
Which leak sealer product should I use -- Stop Leak & Detector, A/C Leak Sealer, or one of the refrigerants containing leak sealer additives?
Does the leak sealer included in some Interdynamics refrigerants work as well as separate cans of leak sealer alone?
How do I know if the leak sealer is working?
What if I use a leak sealer and recharge my system, but it's still not blowing cold?
Can I use IDQ leak sealers with an R-12 system?
Retrofitting an A/C System	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
When should I retrofit from R12 to R134a?
What is the difference between an "open system retrofit" and "closed system retrofit"?
What are the steps for an R12 to R134a Retrofit?
I heard that the R134a molucule is smaller then the R12 molecule. Will my hoses leak?
Will the higher pressures of the R134a harm my R12 system?
What happens to the mineral oil in an R12 system when R134a is added?
Does the origianl mineral oil need to be removed when doing an R12 to R134a retrofit?
Why does the Quest retrofit kit use PAG oil instead of Ester oil?
What is the difference between #320, #323 and RKR-8?
How long has the Quest retrofit kit been available?
Should I flush the AC system before completing an R12 to R134a retrofit?
The recharge hose provided with the kit is plastic. Is it reusable?
The fittings in the retrofit kit are aluminum. Would steel be better?
Flushes	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
When should I flush my system?
What is a POE based flush?
Lubricants	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
Why are there different types and viscosities of oil, and which should I use?
If I put in refrigerant (top off), do I need to add oil too? If so, what type and how much?
What kind of oil should I use for retrofitting?
What is ICE32 and how does it work?
Why should I use IDQ’s “High Mileage” refrigerant?
A/C Air Purification/Odor	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
I have a bad smell coming from my A/C – how can I eliminate it?
Diagrams / Specs	[ All FAQ In This Category ]
Typical automotive A/C System (EF)
Chart of R134a oil specs by vehicle make
R-134a System Pressure Chart
How do I locate my low-side port?
Picture showing low side service port for 1994 Camaro.
Picture showing Low-Side service port of 2002 Jeep Cherokee
Picture showing Low-Side Service Port of 1999 Honda CRV.
Picture showing the Low-Side Service Port on a 2003 Mazda Protege.
Picture showing the Low-Side Service Port on a 1999 Mercury Sable.
Picture showing Low-Side Service Port on a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.