chimknee
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On a 96 LT1, is the A/C refrigerant the new stuff or the older, now hard to get end expensive. I've only had the car a couple of months. Is re-charging the A/C a big deal? TIAVic
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On a 96 LT1, is the A/C refrigerant the new stuff or the older, now hard to get end expensive. I've only had the car a couple of months. Is re-charging the A/C a big deal? TIAVic
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I believe your 96' should have the 134a refrigerant. I'm sure others here on CAC can verify this information. I'm not sure but it seems like there's a sticker on the A/C compressor that says to use 134a.
Dennis
chimknee said:
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I believe your 96' should have the 134a refrigerant. I'm sure others here on CAC can verify this information. I'm not sure but it seems like there's a sticker on the A/C compressor that says to use 134a.
Dennis
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chimknee said:
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The 134a is readily available at places like Walmart, Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc. for $4-5 per can. Charging hose with the proper fitting for 134a is also available at these places. Not a big deal to charge for someone who knows how.
If you had to ask the above questions, I'd say don't attempt it yourself. Instead, get an experienced friend to help you or take it to a shop. You definitely want to connect to the low pressure and NOT the high pressure side of the compressor.
Terry
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96 is 134 refrigerant
For about $27 at the local Pep Boys store, there's a hose with pressure gauge and correct fitting (only fits the low side) and a can of 134 (about a pound of it). The pressure gauge is only a guide as the pressure depends a lot on the ambient temperature. But it will help keep you from overloading the system and can help you decide if you're under.
Unless the ambient temperature is above about 80, the compressor won't run all the time and pressures will run low. Once it's about 90+, you should get cold air out the discharge at all times and can depend more on the pressures to indicate charge level.
One danger of recharging is squirting the stuff on your hands (frost-bite) or in your eyes (worse than frost-bite). So wear gloves and googles or safety glasses.
It's really a piece of cake.
For about $27 at the local Pep Boys store, there's a hose with pressure gauge and correct fitting (only fits the low side) and a can of 134 (about a pound of it). The pressure gauge is only a guide as the pressure depends a lot on the ambient temperature. But it will help keep you from overloading the system and can help you decide if you're under.
Unless the ambient temperature is above about 80, the compressor won't run all the time and pressures will run low. Once it's about 90+, you should get cold air out the discharge at all times and can depend more on the pressures to indicate charge level.
One danger of recharging is squirting the stuff on your hands (frost-bite) or in your eyes (worse than frost-bite). So wear gloves and googles or safety glasses.
It's really a piece of cake.
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chimknee
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Thanks guy's for the info. Really appreciate it.
Vic
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HPG
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Jim is correct. Buy the kit that contains a gauge and can of refrigerant. It comes with directions which are easy to understand. If the needle is in the green zone after running for a few minutes, it charged properly. IF the system is very low, the compressor won't run due to low pressure. IF your not sure, get help, its east to overcharge and screw up the system. Good Luck
SR94
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Don't forget to add some oil. Since the oil circulates with the refrigerant, it also leaks out with the refrigerant.
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