A/C

[gmartin0814]

Hey guys-

I have a 2004 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro-
I have owned the car for about 6 months and the a/c has never worked. I finally got around to finding the issue and the hose on the passenger side condenser was loose and therefore there was no refrigerant left. I replaced the o ring and tightened it all back up.

My two questions:

1) should I replace the drier and orfice tube before I fill it?
2) do I have a need to add any oil into the system?

[eljay]

Yes, the dryer in an open system becomes useless very quickly.

Also, the compressor needs the proper refrigerant and pressure to lubricate, so have its operation checked.