How To Add Freon To A 2001 Chevy Silverado

How to Add Freon to a 2004 Chevy Silverado

by Johnathan Cronk

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Freon is a chemical that mixes with air to cool the air. Freon is commonly used in air conditioners to create the absurd air in which it blows out. Overtime, the Freon may need to be recharged in your Chevy Silverado due to a tiresome leak or if the system is used frequently. You will notice the air blowing out is warm and the organisation is not working to its total capacity. Yous tin choose to have a local mechanic recharge the system for you, but this can be rather expensive. A more than cost constructive method is to buy a recharge kit, called R134a, and recharge the arrangement yourself.

Step 1

Place the Silverado into "park" on a level surface, such equally a paved driveway. Let the Silverado to sit for a half hour, giving components time to cool, preventing potentially serious burns.

Stride ii

Open the hood of the Silverado and discover the ac organization depression-pressure hose and fitting. The fitting is found directly on the hose. The low-pressure level hose can be identified as the hose going from the compressor to the accumulator. Refer to the Silverado owner'southward transmission, if needed.

Step 3

Connect the Freon recharge kit by attaching the recharge hose that is included with the kit to the top of the can. The hose will snap onto the valve by pushing it in place. Once the hose is connected, plow the recharge kit on by twisting the valve to the "on" position.

Footstep 4

Adhere the recharge kit hose to the low-pressure fitting under the hood of the vehicle. The hose will snap right onto the fitting. Concur the can upright to ensure maximum period of Freon.

Step 5

Start the engine of the Silverado by turning the ignition key. Turn the air conditioner settings to the highest available setting. This will start the recharge process. Allow the system to accuse until the can of R134a is empty.

Turn the engine off and turn the R134a valve to the "off" position. Disconnect the recharge kit from the low-pressure level hose fitting. Shut the hood of the Silverado and repeat this process anytime recharge is necessary.

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