Recharging an AC is rarely a simple matter of popping on the hose and injecting a little freon. Multiple things can go wrong.

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00:00 Intro
00:35 Diagnosis
02:13 The Problem
03:23 Finding Leaks
03:57 Additives
04:20 Port Leaks
04:29 Know Temps
05:04 Fluctuating Needle
05:38 Clutch Cycling
05:46 Ambient Temps
06:25 Take Your Time
06:32 Safety Tips
06:38 Goggles and Gloves
06:44 Fill the Low Port
07:03 Air is Bad
07:45 Take it to a Pro
08:12 Ignore the Red Zone
08:34 Fun Stuff
08:53 Refrigerant Types
09:21 R21
09:38 R134a
10:14 R1234yf
12:08 DIY?
12:35 Close

Mike the Backyard Mechanic (not a real mechanic) works on his cars in his garage (not actually his backyard) and shows how to do repairs and mods, often not correctly, for your entertainment. Mike is not a REAL mechanic, he has common knowledge. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Mike.