2007-04-05 04:57:05 · 4 answers · asked by leachdrk 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your vehicle uses the now common R-134A refrigerant and a very special oil.
R-134A vehicles when they lose refrigerant also lose the oil and it is water solubale so you really can't see an oil mess where the leak is.
A good shop will recover what is left in your car(refrig) and leak test the system-repair the leaks(just o-rings on that vehicle) and then service the oil and refrigerant to proper soec using the refrig recovered earlier and adding what is necessary.
Doing it your self is so iffy these days because R-134A if put in in the wrong amount- DOESN'T WORK and can destroy your compressor(500 bucks for the part!)
be careful and seek out a qualified and trustworthy technician
ASE Cert Auto tech 30 years- A/C Cert since 1978
2007-04-05 05:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discharge remaining r134a, vacuum the system to remove air and to perform leak test, recharge system with proper amount of r134a and oil.
In other words you will spend more for the tools than what its going to cost to have a shop perform the work.
2007-04-05 12:28:07 · answer #2 · answered by akicestorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an auto parts store and buy a recharge kit, that will include a hose and a gauge, and a can of freon. There will be instructions included. Good luck
2007-04-05 12:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most auto part stores have recharging kits
2007-04-09 02:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by abbyland@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋