A/C performance after intercooler

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Sep 16, 2025 | 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit Man X

That system has been coming apart for a while or slowly dying from a leak...low gas equals low oil flow.

Replace the comp, RED FOT, 11oz PAO oil, new PF condenser, fresh Schraders, I would also replace the evap as on the inlet from the fan they are usually filthy, you could pull it and soak then use a bug sprayer to wash it out if you wanted. Spec is 38oz R134A. I finally broke down for my HVAC work and paid big dollars for some killer digital manifold set from Fieldpiece that reads subcool and superheat, realllllllllllllly slick. But with a fresh system, it should work fairly well.

No tint is not helping, at all. These have no roof insulation, nothing really on the floor, nothing on doors. 100% at least use those silver windshield reflectors front and rear when parked, they help to reject piles of heat. Hell, could buy a cheapy and cut up to cover the rear glass if you have an extended cab or crew. F it, gets you through the summer.

the a/c comp had a slow death, increasing in noise and higher vent temps. My machine recovered a full charge. I replaced everything besides the condenser, liquid line and evaporator(only have about 3k miles on it). Used a gallon on flush and back flushed everything. The system performs a lot better now, and for the most parts I’m ok with it.

I just looked up those gauges, I don’t know your exact model but damn!!!! That is a trick set up!!! I really like those gauges!

it’s a crew cab, I’m hoping to have it painted this winter then I can “finish” the interior. My buddy does window tinting so I’ll just yank the glass and take it up there to him. 5% on the back doors and rear glass, 20% on the front doors. My wife’s suburban is tinted dark and it’s night and day difference for interior temps.