A/C Question: standard recharge port?

[garlandw]

Newbie question: From what I can determine from google searches, the 2003 Boxster has R134 in the a/c and the recharge port (low pressure size) uses the standard port connector size. True? Just need a confirmation before purchasing a standard R134 recharge kit (gas, hoses and pressure gauge). The car has 130k km on it so I plan to use R134 with an oil additive + ND8 compressor oil as per Pelican Parts suggestion. Thanks, Bill

[Matt at Pelican Parts]

Hi garlandw,

Looking through the Pelican Parts catalog i found a low side valve for a 2003 Boxster (Part#: 996-573-465-00-OEM)

Visually it does appear to be the standard fitting you find on the low side of an A/C line so a normal R134 recharge kit should work for you.

If you find the recharge doesn't last long, then you may have a significant sized leak. In which case you can inject the system with dye and use a UV light to diagnose where it is coming from.

[JFP in PA]

Yes, both AC ports are standard R134a.