What is the difference between R12 and R12a?
How do you know if your car AC needs recharged?
How Often Does My Car AC Need to Be Recharged? There’s no hard and fast rule here. Some new cars that stay cool with R134a may only need to be recharged every seven years or so. Living in a hot place like Gilbert though, there’s a good chance you’ll feel the need for a recharge even more often than that.
How often should I recharge my car AC?
Freo is one of the core components of the air conditioning systems of many older cars, and needs to be replaced regularly for routine maintenance. Freon replacement costs between $187 and $261 at most garages, with the freon itself costing just between $57 and $120.
Need to book this service? Freon is one of the core components in the air conditioning systems of many older cars, and will need to be replaced on a regular basis to keep the AC functioning properly. Freon replacements costs between $187 – $261 at most garages, with the freon itself costing between $57 – $120.
Can I mix R134a with R12a?
R12a is a “drop in” replacement for R12, but IS NOT the same. It is a mix if different refrigerants (sometimes propane, hence the flammable concern) that will work in a system designed for R12.
