- Joined
- Feb 13, 2026
- Messages
- 77
- Points
- 101
- City
- Orlando
- State - Country
- FL - USA
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 2WD
- Engine
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
The AC in my 02 is out of service currently. Guessing low charge / no charge.
Before I go out and replace every component in the system is there a best practice on checking for leaks? I’m already going to replace all seals, receiver/dryer, and the expansion valve. Feel like I should swap out the schrader valves too.
I had a metal and rubber hose pipe on my Tacoma start to leak which was obvious. But I can’t see any oil accumulation on any pieces.
Is there dye in the factory charged system?
Before I go out and replace every component in the system is there a best practice on checking for leaks? I’m already going to replace all seals, receiver/dryer, and the expansion valve. Feel like I should swap out the schrader valves too.
I had a metal and rubber hose pipe on my Tacoma start to leak which was obvious. But I can’t see any oil accumulation on any pieces.
Is there dye in the factory charged system?
