A/c questions
06-30-2009, 11:19 AM
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A/c questions
I'm sure this has been covered plenty of times before and I'm sorry. I searched and I couldn't find anything specific.
A while back I had an "invisible" leak in my system, 2-5 days and freon would be gone. I heard somewhere that its possible that if you can't find a leak via soapy water or that glowing blacklight stuff that it is probably in your evaporator. So I got one and replaced it and 7 months later my a/c is already gone (I hardly ever turn the a/c on). I called some friends and they told me freon in a good system lasts for quite a long time.
A few questions now.
1. Best freon to use?
2. Where else could I have an invisible leak?
3. Link to a full blown movie of how to clean out the system completly and refill?
Sorry again for the annoying thread.
A while back I had an "invisible" leak in my system, 2-5 days and freon would be gone. I heard somewhere that its possible that if you can't find a leak via soapy water or that glowing blacklight stuff that it is probably in your evaporator. So I got one and replaced it and 7 months later my a/c is already gone (I hardly ever turn the a/c on). I called some friends and they told me freon in a good system lasts for quite a long time.
A few questions now.
1. Best freon to use?
2. Where else could I have an invisible leak?
3. Link to a full blown movie of how to clean out the system completly and refill?
Sorry again for the annoying thread.
06-30-2009, 12:21 PM
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Re: A/c questions
Did you convert your system to accept the newer refridgerants?
Did you just buy the adapters or did you replace all the o-rings?
You can buy an additive from most parts stores that will show leaks when under an ultraviolet light.
No movie needed to show the cleanout. If you don't have the expensive A/C tool for pumping down your system then you need take it in. They will pull a vacuum on the system and get all the stuff out for you. Just change out your filter/dryer before taking it in as it collects junk. It's important to get it vacuum pulled properly to evacuate the oil in the system.
Did you just buy the adapters or did you replace all the o-rings?
You can buy an additive from most parts stores that will show leaks when under an ultraviolet light.
No movie needed to show the cleanout. If you don't have the expensive A/C tool for pumping down your system then you need take it in. They will pull a vacuum on the system and get all the stuff out for you. Just change out your filter/dryer before taking it in as it collects junk. It's important to get it vacuum pulled properly to evacuate the oil in the system.
06-30-2009, 12:28 PM
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Re: A/c questions
Ah damn i knew i forgot something haha.
Yes i've converted it already, and no i didnt replace all the O rings.
I know about that expensive A/C tool but what is the comparison in the price between the vacuum and paying to have the service done? Would it be better for me just to buy it myself? I will check into the filter/dryer, where is it located? Ill do some searchs on that via google and hondatech.
Yes i've converted it already, and no i didnt replace all the O rings.
I know about that expensive A/C tool but what is the comparison in the price between the vacuum and paying to have the service done? Would it be better for me just to buy it myself? I will check into the filter/dryer, where is it located? Ill do some searchs on that via google and hondatech.
06-30-2009, 02:07 PM
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Filter is on the drivers side behind the fender and corner light.
It looks like a silver beer can sorta'.
Figuring the price of the vacuum tool (several hundred dollars) it's not worth it for me to use it once or twice. There is a flush that can be added to clear out sticky oil and debris and then the system gets pressurized while the flush is in the system.
Then the system gets vacuumed down again and filled.
It looks like a silver beer can sorta'.
Figuring the price of the vacuum tool (several hundred dollars) it's not worth it for me to use it once or twice. There is a flush that can be added to clear out sticky oil and debris and then the system gets pressurized while the flush is in the system.
Then the system gets vacuumed down again and filled.
06-30-2009, 03:04 PM
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Re: A/c questions
Filter is on the drivers side behind the fender and corner light.
It looks like a silver beer can sorta'.
Figuring the price of the vacuum tool (several hundred dollars) it's not worth it for me to use it once or twice. There is a flush that can be added to clear out sticky oil and debris and then the system gets pressurized while the flush is in the system.
Then the system gets vacuumed down again and filled.
It looks like a silver beer can sorta'.
Figuring the price of the vacuum tool (several hundred dollars) it's not worth it for me to use it once or twice. There is a flush that can be added to clear out sticky oil and debris and then the system gets pressurized while the flush is in the system.
Then the system gets vacuumed down again and filled.
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