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Havent had A/C since I got this car over a year ago. There wasnt enough stuff in the system for the compressor to kick on, so I "retrofitted" the system by just dumping 2lbs of R134a and oil into to. A/C blows cold now. I know this isnt the "correct" procedure, but I really dont care about the old stuff mixing with the new stuff. Ive got numerous compressors laying around. Main thing is the A/C works now. Plus, I got new front rotors and pads today and bleeded the front calipers......and the car stops now!

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ohhhhh ahhhh

 

as long as ya know the seals wont last, enjoy the ac while it does :mrgreen:

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Hooray for shitty gas mileage.. and I hope your "retrofit" doesn't cause any problems. :lol:

 

I dont use the A/C except on the highway anyway. Im happy to have it as long as it lasts, if it doesnt, oh well. I told myself I'd try once and as cheaply as possible. So, if it doesnt work, then it doesnt, I really dont care. Im more excited my car stops now, lol

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whats the probelm with mixing r-12 with r-134a??

 

Mixing the oils in the two can kill the compressor and eat the seals.

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Hooray for shitty gas mileage..

 

a tad worse gas mileage is well worth it to have cold air

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Mixing the oils in the two can kill the compressor and eat the seals.

 

Ester oil is compatible with both. Just don't use PAG.

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ive done 3 cars with no problems and for one its been about 3 years and still ice cold

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Mixing the oils in the two can kill the compressor and eat the seals.

 

Ester oil is compatible with both. Just don't use PAG.

 

Yeah, the cans of R134a I put in had ester oil in them. I know a couple of guys that have done basically what I did they havent had any problems.

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