R134 VA system charging,

[sccacuda]

So, if that’s true why would VA assume the liability to tell you not to add oil?

Because they have there systems setup to use the oil amount precharged in the new compressors. Still should verify the oil amount in the compressor vs. what the system calls for.

If the servicing is so critical, why is the DIY market so big? Everyone sells R-134 cans and servicing ports. You even see this stuff in grocery stores.

I guess you could say no more critical than building an engine. Why buy or use precision measurement tools when you can just buy Plast-Gauge?
The people buying the freon charge kits are the same that buy block and radiator sealant. They don't want to spend the money to fix their A/C systems, so they just throw in some freon. It works on the same principal too, you know your A/C system has an issue, so your not mad if it doesn't cool correctly, or at all. You already knew it had a problem. Same with block/radiator seal...

I'm just trying to help you and tell you the correct way, if you don't feel it's necessary, then don't do it.



I'm betting you'll be the guy posting in a few days, "Help, Charged my A/C and it doesn't cool very well".

[badazz81z28]

Because they have there systems setup to use the oil amount precharged in the new compressors. Still should verify the oil amount in the compressor vs. what the system calls for.




I guess you could say no more critical than building an engine. Why buy or use precision measurement tools when you can just buy Plast-Gauge?
The people buying the freon charge kits are the same that buy block and radiator sealant. They don't want to spend the money to fix their A/C systems, so they just throw in some freon. It works on the same principal too, you know your A/C system has an issue, so your not mad if it doesn't cool correctly, or at all. You already knew it had a problem. Same with block/radiator seal...

I'm just trying to help you and tell you the correct way, if you don't feel it's necessary, then don't do it.

I'm betting you'll be the guy posting in a few days, "Help, Charged my A/C and it doesn't cool very well".

FWIW, I charged my first VA set-up. I’m looking for an easier way because trying to measure 12z cans was a PIA