How do I recharge my Yukon XL air conditioner?
Occasionally, the refrigerant needs to be recharged. This is something anyone can do at home. Start the Yukon’s engine; turn the air conditioner on, and open the windows — the recharge process requires that the air conditioning compressor is running. Raise the hood of the Yukon.
Where is the air conditioner accumulator in a GMC Yukon?
Raise the hood of the Yukon. In the rear passenger side of the engine compartment, locate a canister wrapped in silver insulation; a little larger than a soda can. This is the air conditioning accumulator. Above the accumulator there’s a silver pipe with a black dust cap on it marked with an “L.”
When did they stop using Freon gas in cars?
All vehicles manufactured after 1995 use environmentally friendly R-134a refrigerant to keep the inside of the car and its occupants cool. Freon gas was commonly used before this date but no longer since the Environmental Protection Agency restricted its use. Occasionally, the refrigerant needs to be recharged.
Why is my GMC Yukon air conditioner blowing hot air?
Video Description When the air conditioner in your 2004 GMC Yukon starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system.
Can you add Freon to a 2004 GMC Yukon?
The A/C system in your Yukon consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling. How to add freon to your 2004 GMC Yukon: hook up the can of refrigerant (likely r-134a) to the low pressure port.
How much refrigerant is in a GMC Envoy?
GMC Light Truck refrigerant and oil capacity charts Year Model Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil Type Ounces Type Ounces ENVOY 2002-2004 All Engines w/ Front & Rear AC R134a 48.00 8.50 All Engines w/ Front AC Only R134a 29.00 7.50
How much refrigerant is in a GMC pickup?
GMC Light Truck refrigerant and oil capacity charts Year Model Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil All Engines w/ Front AC Only R134a 29.00 7.50 1999-2001 All Engines R134a 31.00 8.50 1998 All Engines R134a 32.00 8.00 FULLSIZE PICKUP