2006-07-20 08:11:38 · 4 answers · asked by erin128 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As the other posters say...it is R134. You would not even be able to buy R12 unless you have a license. Next is that the system first needs to be diagnosed as to why you are not getting cold. If you need freon then you lost freon. You have a leak. If your lucky like many cars this age...the leak will take 1-3 years to loose the charge. But you really need to get a friend who can test the pressure while putting the freon in and he should really draw down the system first with a vacuum pump. And a recovery tank to be legal. Not saying you need to go to a shop...but get a friend.. You could get by on less than 30 bucks for freon and a guage. But you could waste money and damage it worse......... Good luck.
2006-07-20 18:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a 98 vehicle r134a is used - generally r12 is for older vehicles
if you need ac service because refrigerant is low be sure to add dye to inspect for leaks from the compressor condensor . otherwise freon may leak out quickly costing you more monies
2006-07-20 08:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R-12 is right,if you can find it ,its hard to get now and very $$$$ costly these days. Best bet is to stop by any Strause-Auto Zone-Pep Boys or any place you usally do bussiness&they will give the name of the new substitute used now and won't hurt your system at all !!!!!!!!!
2006-07-20 08:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by Paul S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the newer cars take r-134a and you can buy the kit wich should come with the adapter neede to install which should have a gauge that will tell you how much you need generaly not more than three cans should do it
2006-07-20 08:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by ja man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋