How do you put freon in a Toyota Corolla?

1. Ready the bottle by attaching the hose to it.
2. Attach the hose to the Low Pressure line Port.
3. Start the car and power on the AC to high.
4. Open the hose adapter letting refrigerant into the system.
5. Check the air vent to see if it blows cold air.
6. Stop once cold air blows out by closing the valve on the bottle adapter.

Where do I fill my car with freon?

For most vehicles, the low pressure side fill port is located on the left side of the engine bay. It will often be a small section of metal pipe that has two lengths of rubber hose coming off either end. Look to the back of the engine bay called the firewall.

How do you put freon in a Toyota?

How to Put Freon in a Toyota

1. Open the Toyota’s hood and locate the low side pressurized service port.
2. Fit the Freon recharging kit’s coupler onto the service port.
3. Set the kit down, but ensure it is nowhere near movable engine parts.
4. Walk around the Toyota and roll down all the windows.

Which side do you add freon to?

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 kind of Freon do you put in a Toyota?

Vehicles manufactured before 1984 take R-12 Freon, while post-1984 vehicles take R-134a. Both kits are widely available and easy to buy at automotive retailers.

How often does a Toyota freon system leak?

Actually, the annual leakage rate, according to this EPA study, is 10.7% That’s worse than I originally thought. The rubber hose is one primary villain here. It’s a good read. No leakage is acceptable. A typical automotive system will last well past 6 years before a leak appears.

How do you put Freon in an air conditioner?

Turn the handle atop the Freon container all the way down. This will crack the containers seal and let the Freon rush into the Toyota’s air-conditioner. Monitor the pressure gauge on the canister. Turn the handle on top of the kit upwards and shut off the flow of Freon once 60 seconds has elapsed.

How much refrigerant is in a Toyota 4Runner?

Toyota refrigerant and oil capacity charts Year Model Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil Type Ounces Type Ounces 4RUNNER 2001-2002 All Engines R134a 25.00 PAG 46 1996-2000 All Engines R134a 23.00 PAG 46