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How do you recharge the A/C on a 2017 Honda Civic?

What’s the best way for me to recharge the A/C on my 2017 Honda Civic at home? I’m looking to start saving money on my car, and it’s probably a lot cheaper to recharge it at home than bring it to a shop.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Car expenses
can really add up, so taking steps to handle small issues yourself is a great way to save some money! Unfortunately, the A/C system can be a little tricky. If you do choose to recharge your A/C from home, follow these steps:
  • Purchase a freon recharging kit.
  • Open the hood
    and locate the low-side port in your engine block.
  • Connect the coolant canister included in your kit to the low side port.
  • Start your car and let it run until it heats up.
  • Turn your A/C to the highest/coldest setting and wait for it to reach a constant temperature.
  • Open all your doors to prevent the A/C from slowing when the cabin cools.
  • Starting from a closed position, open the valve on the coolant canister and release coolant into the system for 3-5 seconds every minute.
  • Once the canister is empty, shut the valve and disconnect it.
  • If you need more coolant, connect a new canister to the port and continue.
  • Once your A/C system can reach 40 degrees, your A/C is fully charged!
  • From there, disconnect your recharging kit, shut the low side port, and close the hood.
After you’ve done that, your A/C should be good to go! Remember, the air conditioning system is complex, and repairs may be better left to professionals. But if you’d still like to save on car expenses, offset the price of professional work by saving on car insurance with
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