My 1992 Legacy L Wagon AWD had a great cooling A/C when I bought it 1 1/2 years ago but lately it is not cold anymore.
It doesn’t seem or sound like there is anything wrong so I was wondering if a coolant refill would do the job.
I’ve been eyeing those cans at the local Pep Boys – any suggestions/recommendations as far as brand, procedures, etc.?
I know nothing about A/C so what is the fuss about R-12, R-134a, retrofitting...?
Any help will be highly appreciated.
A/C is not cold anymore... :(
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I've learned some stuff by watching this:
http://www.id-usa.com/video/redo/fullvideo-high.wmv
Now, let's see: are these the ports (green is low-port, red is high)...?
http://www.id-usa.com/video/redo/fullvideo-high.wmv
Now, let's see: are these the ports (green is low-port, red is high)...?
Green is high pressure side, Red is low pressure side.
Read over this regarding converting to 134a.
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic. ... light=134a
Only thing different I'd suggest is using PAG oil instead of esther oil. You'll need to clean the system out well though.
R12 I think can still be bought, but it's rather expensive.
Read over this regarding converting to 134a.
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic. ... light=134a
Only thing different I'd suggest is using PAG oil instead of esther oil. You'll need to clean the system out well though.
R12 I think can still be bought, but it's rather expensive.
Josh
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yes....but he can go to a shop to have it recharged with r12
Josh
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1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm