How to fill oil in your R-12 AC system for $5.00
08-18-04, 08:13 AM
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How to fill oil in your R-12 AC system for $5.00
I needed to fill my compressor with oil but didn't want to disconnect the lines nor pay $150 to get a profession shop to do it.
Solution:
It comes with 3/4 oz of mineral oil for R-12 (car) or R-22 (home), screw one end into the low side schrader valve, at the other end, use a 5/8 socket, ratchet it in and it forces oil into the low side.
Order from here:
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...iption.asp?934
Solution:
It comes with 3/4 oz of mineral oil for R-12 (car) or R-22 (home), screw one end into the low side schrader valve, at the other end, use a 5/8 socket, ratchet it in and it forces oil into the low side.
Order from here:
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...iption.asp?934
08-18-04, 09:00 AM
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Was your compressor making noise or something?
I've seen those at auto parts stores as well, BTW.
Dale
I've seen those at auto parts stores as well, BTW.
Dale
08-18-04, 09:12 AM
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Ah! Good thing you thought about it! 
Dale
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08-18-04, 10:22 AM
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Can't you just buy a can of oil and add it the same way you would with refrigerant (connect to low pressure side and run the AC)? That's how I did it on my Beretta.
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08-18-04, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by PhoenixDownVII
Can you buy R-12 anymore? Everyone is being forced to update to R-134a indefinitely, so nobody carries an R-12 recharge kit or anything...
08-18-04, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxBoostTurbo
thank god i can score some r12. is it illegal to ship it? anyone know? i know a guy who has tons of it.
08-18-04, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NewbernD
It's fine to ship. You're not supposed to sell it to someone that's not certified to buy it. You can get a cert from several websites for $15.
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