How to Determine if a Car's Air Conditioning Needs Refrigerant Recharge?

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07/30/25 1:49am
You can determine if a car's air conditioning needs refrigerant recharge by the following two points: 1. When the air conditioning is running normally and continuously, if there are continuous bubbles in the sight glass, it indicates insufficient refrigerant and a need for recharge. 2. When the air conditioning is running normally and continuously, if there are no bubbles in the sight glass, and no temporary bubbles appear when the air conditioning stops, it indicates excessive refrigerant and a need for discharge. There are two methods for recharging refrigerant in a car's air conditioning system: (1) High-side charging, which involves liquid refrigerant and is characterized by safety and speed. It is suitable for the initial charge of the refrigeration system, i.e., after leak detection and vacuum evacuation. Note that this method must not be performed with the compressor running; the engine must be off, and the refrigerant tank must be inverted. (2) Low-side charging, which involves gaseous refrigerant and is characterized by slower charging speed. It is typically used for supplementing refrigerant.
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