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deliriousga · 04-29-2016, 07:53 AM

I had to replace the air box and drier in the A/C system when it blew up on our 2000 Boxster so now I need to refill the system. Does anyone know if I have to take it to a shop to do this or can I just get the R134a and fill it up myself? (Not sure if it will draw in with an empty compressor.) When I call around to the quick-lube/tire shops that do A/C, they will not do it on a Porsche and I can't lose the car for a day or two to take it to a mechanic right now, but we're in the upper 80s in GA and it's hot for the wife in traffic.

Thanks!

04-29-2016, 07:53 AM	#1
deliriousga Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA!! Posts: 1,159	How to fill A/C? I had to replace the air box and drier in the A/C system when it blew up on our 2000 Boxster so now I need to refill the system. Does anyone know if I have to take it to a shop to do this or can I just get the R134a and fill it up myself? (Not sure if it will draw in with an empty compressor.) When I call around to the quick-lube/tire shops that do A/C, they will not do it on a Porsche and I can't lose the car for a day or two to take it to a mechanic right now, but we're in the upper 80s in GA and it's hot for the wife in traffic. Thanks! __________________ 1987 928S4 Silver Metallic (980)/Navy (TP) 5-Speed 2000 Boxster Speed Yellow/Black 5-Speed 1966 Wife White/Brown Top 1986 Daughter White/Brown Top (Sold!) 1992 Daughter White/Blonde Top