Can you add Freon to high side?
The freon is added on the LOW PRESSURE SIDE ONLY. The hose tool you bought is made so you can only hook to the low side as the high side and low side fittings are different sizes and shapes for SAFETY’S SAKE.
What happens if you have too much Freon in your car?
Another system that I notice with too much freon is it starts to put too much pressure on the system. Since the compressor is filled with liquid refrigerant, it strains the compressor and compromises the lubrication of the system. The result is a pool of oil, and your system is down for some fixing.
How does a car air conditioner use Freon?
Before the Freon is converted into a liquid in the high side, it starts out as a gas in the low pressure side of the system. The vehicle is kept cool by the constant circulation of refrigerant through the high and low pressure sides of the system. Overtime, these pressurized systems begin to leak! As with any mechanical system, time is an enemy.
What happens when the Freon level in the air conditioner is too low?
If the Freon levels are too low, the clutch will fail to engage which means there’s not enough refrigerant for the compressor to pressurize. In other words, your air conditioning system has nothing to work with!
When did Freon stop being used in cars?
Cars produced between 2003 and 2010 are unlikely to use freon, and cars manufactured after 2010 will almost certainly not use freon. This is due to regulation set out in 2003 which set strict terms on the supply and use of freon as a refrigerant. In 2010 freon ceased to be produced for use in new mechanisms.
What happens if you add Freon to high side?
What happens if you add Freon to the high side? The low side is the vacuum side, it will suck the refrigerant out of the can so no “tricks” needed. The high side can put excess pressure into your can – hopefully your can is properly made and will pop out the bottom if overpressurized, but then again your hose or can might burst.
Before the Freon is converted into a liquid in the high side, it starts out as a gas in the low pressure side of the system. The vehicle is kept cool by the constant circulation of refrigerant through the high and low pressure sides of the system. Overtime, these pressurized systems begin to leak! As with any mechanical system, time is an enemy.
What to do if your car has too much Freon in it?
I suggest that you take your car to a shop so it will undergo the proper procedure and the disposal of the refrigerant is also safe for the environment. Always keep in mind that knowing too much freon in car ac will help us in dealing with an overcharged AC system. This is one of the best advice that I can give to most car owners.
If the Freon levels are too low, the clutch will fail to engage which means there’s not enough refrigerant for the compressor to pressurize. In other words, your air conditioning system has nothing to work with!