trying to find out what kind of freon a 1998 Honda Civic takes and how much?
2007-06-16 22:46:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Call an air-con specialist. They will know where to put it and how much it takes.
Last time I had my car air-con regassed it cost me UK£50 and that included him visiting me.
Daniel (below): Freon isn't anti-freeze! Freon is what makes your air-conditioning work.
2007-06-16 22:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check your car owner's manual. Newer cars use R134a. Old cars may still use R-12. Only R134a can be purchased in auto parts stores. There should be a decal in your engine compartment that specifies the type of refrigerant, usually located on the passenger side. Follow the fatter aluminum A/C line from the evaporator coil housing on the passenger side firewall and you should come to the low pressure "suction" filler port valve which may be labeled "R134a".
2007-06-16 23:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
R134A the specific amount is listed on a decal on the passengers side of the radiator core support [i believe it was only about 18 or20 ounces] these systems are very easy to overcharge[ with disastrous results] the high side pressure should not exceed 215 psi.
with a warm engine at idle on a 80 degree F. day
wear eye protection and only add to the low pressure [cold] side of system. typical low side pressures should be between 25 -38 psi. good luck and work safe
2007-06-16 23:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its freon No. 12 and it takes at till 36 pressure
2007-06-16 23:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by rizwanfh_32004 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do yourself a favor and take it to an a/c shop. You can do serious damage if you don't know what you are doing.
2007-06-17 04:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by Ron B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you dont need a mechanic. You need a specialist. Take it to a radiator shop, they can fix you up
2007-06-17 00:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a parts store should help you. i beleive its a red color instead of green. you can top it off with water if its not very low. it shouldn't take more than a gallon.
2007-06-16 23:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
i am a mech, it takes 134a syn.
2007-06-16 23:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋