How many 12 oz cans of 134a should I put in the car?

202,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDERS530
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I put an A/C compressor in my car. How many 12 oz cans of 134a should I put in the car?
Sep 9, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

You need 1.21 lbs. that is almost 2 cans.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Make sure you evacuate the system for at least 30 minutes before charging.

Did you change the dryer? That is a must.

How much oil did you add to the compressor before installing?

Roy
May 24, 2021 at 12:22 PM
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