A/C Convert or Not convert..

[JMDigital]

My mechanic asked if I wanted to convert my A/C to the new stuff. He fixed a little problem (a leak) and re-charged the A/C , I told him no but I was wondering what you guys think of that? Is the new stuff just as good? I usually say "If it aint broke dont fix it".

thanks for the advice...

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

R12 cools better than r134a from what I've been told.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Too bad its so expensive. My AC system is one thing that DOESNT leak on my car.. I love it.

 

[born2drv]

Question - can you convert back to the old refrigerant? You just pull off the little nipples and evacuate the old R134 gas and put in the new R12 gas right?

I converted mine, new AC compressor, etc... and it does an "average" job but not super cold.

 

[figgie]

if you are electric it will never be super cold on either r12 or r134

on mechanical fan both will blow 40 degrees on high with the windows down.

 

[supraman7mgte]

ooga booga,that's making me laff!

 

[Fuzz420]

r134 works fine for me, it may not be as cold as r-12 but i know ealier this week on the interstate for 50miles i had the air on. When i get in my neighborhood i rolled down the windows and turned the a/c off and my rearview mirror and my glasses fogged up.:bigthumb:

 

[jetjock]

Question - can you convert back to the old refrigerant? You just pull off the little nipples and evacuate the old R134 gas and put in the new R12 gas right?

Yes to the first question and no to the second. Search and ye shall become edjumacated.