1994 940 non-turbo AC needs recharging
1994 940 non-turbo AC needs recharging
Can I go to an Autozone or Walmart and buy a recharge kit that'll fit for this 1994?
Well...yes. So long as it is converted to R134A. Mine appears to have all new parts so either it is a conversion or just a hyper-vigilant Volvo dealership.
If your A/C is in that rough of a shape anything you do won't make a real difference. Call around, find a good price and jump in. My advice is to avoid the Pep Boys and Firestone traps.
Oh, and be suspicious when that Pep Boy rep walks in and tells you that you need a whole new system with a round number as the price. Like..."Well, the whole a/c system is shot and it'll cost you $900 to replace.
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The larger issue is that you need to create a vacuum on one side of the charging system. This assures maximum bang for your buck.
I have found a small Mom and Pop place that does the whole deal for $40-$50. They mostly do commercial radiators, but have a sideline as a refrigerant/ac shop. No waiting either. You just pull right up, pop your hood and they attach "The Machine." It extracts the coolant and oil, cleans it (usually of water) and injects it back into the system with any extra freon and oil. In other words, you are recycling it. The original coolant R12 was a ozone killer.
The new replacement R134a doesn't mess with the ozone. But it is a killer green house gases. It's somewhere in the area of 10,000 more potent than CO2. So recycle.
Another potential cash saver is that my place makes their own a/c hoses. You can tell when a hose is dodgy by looking at where the connector meets the rubber. It'll have grease in the area. That's the coolant/oil mixture causing a mess. So if you can find a set of hoses/or your car have a decent metal endings they can usually make you a new set at a fraction of the price. For example, my hoses for my Saab 900 purchased from an aftermarket vendor was to cost about $300. They did them all for $60, good as new.
My favorite is http://www.centralradiatorandautoair.com/ in Tampa, FL.
Call and get estimates. Some of the best places don't have nice fascades. Focus on quality, price and how long they have been in business.
Good Luck,
bright
If your A/C is in that rough of a shape anything you do won't make a real difference. Call around, find a good price and jump in. My advice is to avoid the Pep Boys and Firestone traps.
Oh, and be suspicious when that Pep Boy rep walks in and tells you that you need a whole new system with a round number as the price. Like..."Well, the whole a/c system is shot and it'll cost you $900 to replace.
***
The larger issue is that you need to create a vacuum on one side of the charging system. This assures maximum bang for your buck.
I have found a small Mom and Pop place that does the whole deal for $40-$50. They mostly do commercial radiators, but have a sideline as a refrigerant/ac shop. No waiting either. You just pull right up, pop your hood and they attach "The Machine." It extracts the coolant and oil, cleans it (usually of water) and injects it back into the system with any extra freon and oil. In other words, you are recycling it. The original coolant R12 was a ozone killer.
The new replacement R134a doesn't mess with the ozone. But it is a killer green house gases. It's somewhere in the area of 10,000 more potent than CO2. So recycle.
Another potential cash saver is that my place makes their own a/c hoses. You can tell when a hose is dodgy by looking at where the connector meets the rubber. It'll have grease in the area. That's the coolant/oil mixture causing a mess. So if you can find a set of hoses/or your car have a decent metal endings they can usually make you a new set at a fraction of the price. For example, my hoses for my Saab 900 purchased from an aftermarket vendor was to cost about $300. They did them all for $60, good as new.
My favorite is http://www.centralradiatorandautoair.com/ in Tampa, FL.
Call and get estimates. Some of the best places don't have nice fascades. Focus on quality, price and how long they have been in business.
Good Luck,
bright
Many Thanks,
Bright
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