![]() It's also incompatable with the current machines that shops are now using, so they will have to buy all new equipment, and you are going to help pay for that with increased rates.Īdditionally, it's flammable and Mercedes is outfitting some of their cars with an Argon Fire Supression system to put out any fires that might start after a collision. The new systems come with YF1234 and it is incompatable with R134a and it costs a lot more as well. If you need it you would be wise to stock up. I've retrofitted my '91 BMW 318is to 134a, and kept three of my own other cars running with 134a, and picked up some nice wine and scotch charging and trouble-shooting friends systems. The trick is getting a chart for your car that plots temp and humidity vs high and low side pressure. If it holds vacuum overnight I'm good to go, and add r134a from cans I buy at walmart. After making sure it holds pressure I vacuum the system with my pump, usually for 3-4 hr then let it sit overnight. When I have work to do I have the system evacuated by a shop (usually about $25), and then fill the system with nitrogen to test for leaks, using soapy water to find the leak. I had been frustrated by lack of decent work on my car a few years ago and happened to have just read Rob Siegels' " Memoirs of a Hack Mechanic." In addition to being highly entertaining, he has a chapter on automotive a/c that was inspiring (he's got an entire book on the subject coming out soon).īased on Rob's book and a little online digging, I bought a set of Mastercool 89661 gauges, a Robinaire 15500 vacuum pump, and a tank of nitrogen. Please call ahead to ensure the service is available.Automotive a/c is entirely do-able as a DIYer. Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer Air Conditioning Services. Early detection of leaks or damage to your vehicle AC system can save you time and money, keeping you and everyone in your vehicle cool and worry free. ![]() The Jiffy Lube AC service is designed for periodic maintenance rather than AC repair, but rest assured Jiffy Lube can recommend the next steps to be taken to get your AC system up and running. Jiffy Lube does not recommend servicing systems with detected leaks or damage. If no leaks or damage are found, they evacuate the refrigerant from the system, vacuum test it, and recharge the air conditioning system using the appropriate refrigerant according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Then they check the operation of the air conditioning compressor. CALM, COOL AND CONDITIONEDĪfter discussing faulty AC system symptoms with you, Jiffy Lube® technicians begin the service by visually inspecting the air conditioning compressor drive belt, serpentine belt and all accessible components for cracks, leaks or damage. ![]() Jiffy Lube® Technicians can assess interior climate control issues and are highly trained in A/C evacuation and recharge. A properly working AC keeps you and everyone else in the vehicle comfortable and cool all the way to your destination. VEHICLE AC NOT WORKING RIGHT? WE HELP YOU KEEP YOUR COOLĪ vehicle without AC can be a sweaty and uncomfortable ride. ![]() A vehicle without AC can be a sweaty and uncomfortable ride. ![]()
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