R134A Car AC Recharge Hose and Gauge Kit vs A/C Pro Ultra Synthetic R-134a Kit
The A/C Pro Ultra Synthetic kit is the better buy for most drivers. It includes the refrigerant, a leak sealer, moisture and acid protection, and a reusable braided hose with gauge, so one box covers the whole recharge. The R134A hose and gauge kit is only a tool: a 4-way manifold with 5 ft hoses, brass and aluminum body, and a can tap, useful for testing, evacuation and charging multiple systems. Owners rate the A/C Pro kit highly for easy DIY use; the manifold kit suits people who already have refrigerant and want durable gauges.
- Choose the R134A hose and gauge kit if you already have refrigerant and want a reusable 4-way manifold with long hoses for testing, evacuation and charging.
- Choose the A/C Pro Ultra Synthetic kit if you want a complete one-box recharge with refrigerant, leak sealer and a gauge hose for a single car.
Prices
- R134A Car AC Recharge Hose and Gauge Kit: $7.49 at Amazon (checked today)
- A/C Pro Ultra Synthetic R-134a Kit: $46.88 at Lowe's (checked today)
- Difference: the R134A Car AC Recharge Hose and Gauge Kit is $39.39 cheaper than the A/C Pro Ultra Synthetic R-134a Kit today

