92 Explorer w/low R12

Golfmore · #1 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 06:06 PM

Do I have this serviced and charged with r12, or do I do a r134 changeover? I would try the min changeover if I did it. I have never worked on AC before. Thanks for any suggestions.

Pikachu · #2 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 06:48 PM

If the system is generally in good shape, you are usually better off having a shop leak check it and drop some R12 in it. Its a more efficient refrigerant, and unless there is a system failure I see no reason to convert it to the less efficient R134.

F150'89 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 06:56 PM

Pikachu is right, have the system checked for leaks and recharge with R12. The cost would end up about the same price as a correct conversion to R134a would be.

Golfmore · #4 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 08:40 PM

Sounds pretty reasonable. Thanks for the help. The only thing I was thinking about was that I understand that we can use R12 for only a couple of years more. Is this true? Thanks again...

Pikachu · #5 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 09:17 PM

Last I heard, and this can change by the minute, R12 will be available in the U.S until there is no more to recycle.