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#419587 - 07/06/08 07:22 AM Re: how easy is it to re-charge my cars A/C [Re: prober]
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turn it on in the driveway at high fan speed, max AC. measure the discharge at one of the vents, rule of thumb it should ba around 50*...

I think your still low on charge.
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#419589 - 07/06/08 07:24 AM Re: how easy is it to re-charge my cars A/C [Re: bradyf]
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But I am not a mechanic so........
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#419622 - 07/06/08 10:45 AM Re: how easy is it to re-charge my cars A/C [Re: bradyf]
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Well, the A/C was hardly blowing any cold air this morning, so I added some freon. It was blowing cold in the garage after I added the stuff. It seems to work just fine on HI, but doesn't blow cold air on low, just cool air.

I'm taking it to the shop tomorrow when I get back to Lawrence.
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#419624 - 07/06/08 11:24 AM Re: how easy is it to re-charge my cars A/C [Re: D-Rod]
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Well, the A/C was hardly blowing any cold air this morning, so I added some freon. It was blowing cold in the garage after I added the stuff. It seems to work just fine on HI, but doesn't blow cold air on low, just cool air.

I'm taking it to the shop tomorrow when I get back to Lawrence.


its almost there, just a shot more and you should be ok
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#419950 - 07/07/08 02:53 PM Re: how easy is it to re-charge my cars A/C [Re: bradyf]
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Had Meineke check the AC system today. They gave it a thumbs up. It did work better on the 140 mile trip home. We shall see if it continues to work well.

BTW: They tried to sell me new serpentine and power steering belts They wanted $170 for the belts and labor. I called a Toyota dealership up. For OEM belts and labor? $87. So, not sure I trust the shop's reading of the AC system.... I promptly told them !NO! on the belts!

Ouch!


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