I think my refrigerant is low since the A/C doesn't work, and I wanna refill it. I am pretty sure I have a leak but it only has to last me a few months since I'm ditching the car soon anyway.
2006-06-20 13:09:43 · 8 answers · asked by cdmurray80 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for the answers everyone.
I have refilled the refrigerant before with a kit, I had just forgot what kind I have used.
When I refill it, there's just a cap I screw off the low-pressure line and then I use the nozzle on the can to connect to the opening and refill, right?
2006-06-20 13:43:14 · update #1
It is 134A. You can but a cheap refill kit for about $30.00 have fun and I hope I have been helpful
2006-06-20 13:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by king_davis13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a 1996 Lumina the freon is going to be 134. Is your A/C blowing at all. If so is it blowing warm? If it is blowing and blowing warm chances are you do have a leak. When you charge your A/C make sure to use A/C dye, that way you can find where the leak is at a later date. Freon is a gas, so you cannot see it, that is why you put the dye in your system. Once your A/C gets to the point of not blowing as cool as it should, you can look and see where the colored dye has come out. Then you will be able to have an idea of what it will take to fix it.
2006-06-20 13:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by blazerbabe5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be R134a. there also should be a sticker somewhere under the hood that is very specific about what kind of refrigerant is in this vehicle. as an ase certified master tech i can tell you that this procedure should be done by someone who is qualified or you could be seriously hurt. doesn't have to be a mechanic, but at least someone who knows what they are doing, someone who's at least done it before.
2006-06-20 13:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by mark o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha I have done the same thing.
R-12 was fazed out in '92. You probably couldn't even find it now (very expensive) ther are alternatives but R-134a is the original refridgerant and available everywhere.
2006-06-20 14:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jimfixer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R134A is the name of the refrigerant.
2006-06-20 13:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it`s not freon,,, it`s that other stuff,i can`t think of the name.
they sell it at wal marts......
2006-06-20 13:15:59 · answer #6 · answered by alleykhad607 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freon
2006-06-20 13:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by mojopez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r134a.
2006-06-20 14:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by Luke B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋