How do you recharge AC in your car?

You don't recharge your car's AC yourself. Car AC systems use refrigerants that are under high pressure and require specialized equipment and knowledge to handle safely. Improper handling can lead to serious injury or environmental damage.

To recharge your car's AC, you should take it to a qualified mechanic or an automotive AC specialist. They have the necessary tools, including:

* Refrigerant recovery machine: This machine safely removes the existing refrigerant from your system. This is crucial because releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere is illegal and harmful to the environment.

* Vacuum pump: This removes air and moisture from the system before adding new refrigerant. Moisture can damage the AC compressor.

* Refrigerant charging equipment: This precisely measures and adds the correct type and amount of refrigerant to your system. Different cars use different refrigerants (R-134a is common in older vehicles, while R-1234yf is used in newer ones).

The mechanic will also check for leaks in the system and repair them if necessary before recharging. Simply adding refrigerant without addressing a leak is a waste of money and won't fix the problem.

In short, leave it to the professionals. Don't attempt to recharge your car's AC yourself.