Air Conditioner Charge

[mustangaustin34]

Hi guys,
I turned on my A.C. this afternoon and noticed that it is not pushing out the cold air as it used to. Can you guys recommend any products from AutoZone, Wally World, etc. that you have used to alleviate this problem as well as the steps? Thanks again for all your help!

 

[wm69]

Hi guys,
I turned on my A.C. this afternoon and noticed that it is not pushing out the cold air as it used to. Can you guys recommend any products from AutoZone, Wally World, etc. that you have used to alleviate this problem as well as the steps? Thanks again for all your help!

Autozone and Harbor Freight both sell AC guage sets for about $35-40. The come with directions and cans of R134 are available at autozone/walmart etc etc. You CAN buy a simple charge hose with a can of R134, but I wanted to be able to moniter the high pressure side AND the low pressure side, and the simple fill hose with singe gauge only lets you monitor the low side.
The gauge sets are good to have around and it's not too bad since it's a one-time expense.

It's not a tough job (about 5 min) if all you need is a little top-off on your R134. My wife's 01 started blowing warm air about 2 years ago and I added 1 can and it's been fine since.

Disclaimer. The above is opinion only and should not be used as actual instructions for an unlicenced person at service an A/C unit on a 4runner. For A/C repair, please seek a licenced professional........