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• How do I locate my low-side service port ?
   First, all service work should be performed from the low-side service port. The high side service po...


• How do I use an R134a charging hose to add R134a refrigerant to my system?
    Turn the valve handle of the charging kit counterclockwise until the piercing stem is in the u...


• What about so called drop in refrigerant that I see advertised on the market?
   The EPA requires that ANY replacement refrigerant MUST have unique fittings, charging devices and la...


• Can I add R134a directly to my R12 system?
   No. Federal law prohibits topping off an R12 system with a different refrigerant....


• My A/C is blowing cold but not as cold as I would like it. Will adding additional refrigerant make the air colder?
   The answer here is two fold. It is possible that the system has a small leak and now is low on charg...


• If I put in refrigerant (top off), do I need to add oil too? If so, what type and how much?
   IDQ's top off products contain the proper ratio of replacement oil....


• How much refrigerant should I put in?
   We recommend using a pressure gauge for an accurate fill. Interdynamics' color-coded gauges will ind...


• Do I need to vacuum out my system before charging?
   If the pressure gauge indicates that the A/C system pressure is lower than 10psi, air has likely ent...


• I get two pressure readings while checking my low-side pressure, which one should I use.
   When checking low-side pressures you will get two different pressure readings, one while the compres...


• What is Ambient Temperature and what should my pressure readings be?
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