Can you still recharge R-12?
No you can not recharge an AC system equipped with R-12 unless you are a licensed technician. You can convert your AC system to R-134 yourself, once the R-12 is dealt with correctly.
Does AutoZone install freon?
When performing this service yourself, you will have the proper recharge kit to guide you in delivering the proper amount of refrigerant into your vehicle’s air conditioning system. Or, if you’d like to tackle the job yourself, AutoZone has all the tools and refrigerant to service your R-134A or R-12 vehicle.
How do you add Freon to a Toyota Camry?
Attach the can tap to the yellow service hose on the gauge set and insert a can of refrigerant into the tap. Close the thumbscrew on the tap, and then open it again, to open the can of refrigerant. Open the blue service valve, by turning it counterclockwise a few turns, to add refrigerant to the system.
What kind of air conditioning does a 1994 Toyota Camry have?
Your 1994 Toyota Camry can be equipped with an air conditioning system charged with either R-12 or R-134A refrigerant, commonly called “Freon.” Adding refrigerant to the Camry can be tricky without the proper equipment.
How much refrigerant can you put in a Camry?
A fully charged A/C system will have a low-pressure reading of 35 to 40 psi, and a high-pressure reading of 250 to 350 psi. Attach the can tap to the yellow service hose on the gauge set and insert a can of refrigerant into the tap. Close the thumbscrew on the tap, and then open it again, to open the can of refrigerant.
Is it illegal to put Freon in a Toyota?
Do not force the wrong type of Freon into your Toyota. The wrong type of Freon will hurt the Toyota’s air conditioner system. Discharging Freon into the air is illegal, so take care when using Freon. Richard Ristow has written for journals, newspapers and websites since 2002.