Re charging the A/C

[Waggie82lim]

Hey guys, i was just wonderin how a guy could go about rechargin the A/C my 82 Jeep Wag 360?
And also how much could this cost (Canadian)?

[Ralph]

Okay, can't help myself on this one. Isn't it cold enough up there?

At my shop, I charge as follows:

$55.00 - 1.00 hour of shop labor for basic service, plus an additional $27.50/0.5 hours for leak checking. I don't warranty the service without leak checking.

$89.89 - R12 refrigerant. Your system holds 36 ounces, or 2.25 lbs., of R12 refrigerant, for which I charge $39.95/lb.

Subtrace $24.95/lb. for any refrigerant that is recovered from your vehicle during the service. The fancy RobinAir machine at the shop gives a digital readout of the amount of refrigerant recovered. It's usually a tiny amount, like 0.21 lbs., but it makes the invoice look a bit better to the customer.

Don't know what Canadian sales tax is, but here in Franklin County, Ohio, USA, it's 5.75%. So if your system is completely empty to begin with, you'd be looking at a total bill of US$182.30.

[ May 06, 2002: Message edited by: Ralph ]</p>

[Jeepin Jason]

I just saw a kit for $30 at BJ's wholesale club here in Baltimore. I thought this was a pretty easy do-it-yourself project according to the directions on the kit....

I was thinking of going that route myself once I get the fan working to see how hot the air coming out is.

[Waggie82lim]

lol yes it is cool outside but soon it will be hot out, our sales tax is 7%

[Waggie82lim]

Would my jeep still have Freyon in it, cause i thought they stopped using that stuff

[superskone]

Your local auto parts store will probably have a kit for around $30. A shop is more expensive, but involves a lot less headache.

[Nagy]

How hard is it to add the coolant to your system. My AC runs cool but not cold. There are bubbles in the site glass on my 89 and I need maybe one can of R-12 which I found at of all places, Advance Auto for $29.95 a can.

How do I put the stuff in?

[coolram]

My brother mentioned R406A when I ask him if he could check my A/C.He said it is compatible with R12 and can be used as a drop in or top off.Unfortunatly he had to go in the hospital so I'm not going to bother him with trivial stuff.But I do need to do something with mine as I have a trip to Michigan the end of this month.It still works,but is low as i have my low pressure switch jumped for the time being.Please opinions and also those who have used Freeze12:1 How well does your system perform with it;2Where do you buy Freeze12.I've asked the parts people around me and the just shrug thier shoulders.I really don't want to go R134 unless I have to.