How much refrigerant should be added to the Elantra?
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The refrigerant charging amount for the Elantra should be determined based on a professional air conditioning pressure gauge. Adding too much or too little refrigerant can result in the air conditioning not cooling or poor cooling performance. Generally, the charging amount is around 600-800 grams. Definition of refrigerant: Refrigerant, commonly known as 'freon,' is a working fluid used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems to transfer heat energy and produce cooling effects. It can be classified by working method into primary refrigerants and secondary refrigerants. By material properties, it can be categorized into natural refrigerants and synthetic refrigerants. Function of refrigerant: In an air conditioning system, through the operation of the refrigeration unit, the refrigerant entering the evaporator evaporates and absorbs heat. When chilled water is introduced into the evaporator, heat exchange occurs quickly within the evaporator. The heat is absorbed by the refrigerant, causing the temperature to drop and form chilled water. This chilled water then exchanges heat with the treated air via the cooling coil in the air conditioning equipment, lowering the air temperature. In this refrigeration cycle and heat exchange process, the long-distance transfer of cooling capacity to meet the air cooling requirements in the air conditioning system necessitates the use of water and air as refrigerants. When water below 0 degrees is required as a refrigerant, substances like brine can be used.
