quick a/c question...
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is it common in the c5 to be low? The garage wouldn't refill it, it's illegal or something, they had to find the leak and seal it, and if it's in the compressor, which it likely is, they have to replace the compressor, the evaporator, some other things, charge for the gas dumping, and refill. Total 1700 bucks. It really just needs some gas
like most cars do from time to time. stupid environmental laws getting a bit ridiculous.
So I'm going to go wherever I have to go to get it refilled, and I wanted to make sure the right gas was being used.
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Go to your local autoparts store. Buy a can of R134a refill. [I just had to refill my daughter's car a few days ago. Nice cold air now.] Be sure to buy a can that has a gauge on the hose. I bought the "Measure & Charge Refrigerant & Oil" 18 ounce can. Don't overfill it or you will do damage to the system. Only fill to the blue range on the gauge. Connect to the low pressure metal line (the thicker of the two). Use short, few second long bursts while engine and a/c running, so you can check the gauge after each blast of refrigerant. It is just like putting air in your tires. Check the gauge and don't overfill.
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Go to your local autoparts store. Buy a can of R134a refill. [I just had to refill my daughter's car a few days ago. Nice cold air now.] Be sure to buy a can that has a gauge on the hose. I bought the "Measure & Charge Refrigerant & Oil" 18 ounce can. Don't overfill it or you will do damage to the system. Only fill to the blue range on the gauge. Connect to the low pressure metal line (the thicker of the two). Use short, few second long bursts while engine and a/c running, so you can check the gauge after each blast of refrigerant. It is just like putting air in your tires. Check the gauge and don't overfill.
isn't there a downside to using that stuff? I remember the mechanic telling me not to use it for some reason, you can't repair it after or something like that because it leaves a substance in your system...I can't remember exactly but something about the can leaves something in your system that can cause a problem if you need to repair your a/c ever. Anyone know what i'm saying?
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isn't there a downside to using that stuff? I remember the mechanic telling me not to use it for some reason, you can't repair it after or something like that because it leaves a substance in your system...I can't remember exactly but something about the can leaves something in your system that can cause a problem if you need to repair your a/c ever. Anyone know what i'm saying?
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is it common in the c5 to be low? The garage wouldn't refill it, it's illegal or something, they had to find the leak and seal it, and if it's in the compressor, which it likely is, they have to replace the compressor, the evaporator, some other things, charge for the gas dumping, and refill. Total 1700 bucks. It really just needs some gas like most cars do from time to time. stupid environmental laws getting a bit ridiculous. So I'm going to go wherever I have to go to get it refilled, and I wanted to make sure the right gas was being used.
like most cars do from time to time. stupid environmental laws getting a bit ridiculous. So I'm going to go wherever I have to go to get it refilled, and I wanted to make sure the right gas was being used.
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.....Why do they want to replace the evap. if it's the compressor leaking?....no reason to do that unless it's leaking too, I would just add freon for now, and save your money. Rural King has it on sale right now $3.49 for a 12 oz can......if you lose a charge fast then spend the money fixing your car, but you may just have a slow leak right now....