I love "ICE COLD" R12

[nswst8]

Just got the other accord recharged with R12, had to go in and change out the a/c thermostat. Swapped out the condenser as well.

I'm chillin:D

[charliekuney]

I don't think I've ever used air conditioning in a car...

[nswst8]

Is that because of the Pacific northwest weather up there? I'm thinking of retirement up that way in about another 5-7 years.

[Civic Accord Honda]

i love my r134a $10 bucks to charge ftw i just wish my ac idle up worked so i could enjoy ac when idleing lol

[charliekuney]

Is that because of the Pacific northwest weather up there?

That, and I like it hot. I prefer my windows down.

[nswst8]

i love my r134a $10 bucks to charge ftw i just wish my ac idle up worked so i could enjoy ac when idleing lol

That's about what I paid per pound of R12 after buying a 30lb jug. I average about $13-20 per can of R12 through ebay.

[mykwikcoupe]

Is that because of the Pacific northwest weather up there? I'm thinking of retirement up that way in about another 5-7 years.

do alot of research on area. we have a very diverse climate. You can choose from desert, rainforest, mountainous, arid, or anything else you can think of. Personally I prefer the olympic peninsula. You have more rainfall, less people as a whole but you also have the 3rd most hiked trail in the world, beauty beyond what most would ever seen and the prices are a half what you would pay in other areas. Take a month long trip before you buy. Just my suggestion. Ive seen every hill in this state and been on probably every road. The joys of cellular work is you work on every tower. Oh and they have alot of towers up here.

[MessyHonda]

i wish i knew more about the ac system...maybe one day il drive down to learn

[Hauntd ca3]

R12 is illegal here and you cant even get r134 unless you are qualified to use it.
laws must be pretty relaxed over there eh

[AccordB20A]

just put LPG into your aircon and it will work(Y) just dont crash or burn your ac system haha

it doesnt get hot enough over here to need air con, windows down ftw

[LX-incredible]

Hell yeah! Just finished the full overhaul of my system. Parallel flow condenser with r12 is retardedly cold and efficient.

[carotman]

I love cold A/C too. It's not really hot for long periods of time here but it does get really humid. A/C does a great job at dehumidifying.

[88LXi68]

That, and I like it hot. I prefer my windows down.

wait until you turn 25 or so and realize that you rather be comfortable than "cool" no pun intended. Then if you have an office job, forget it...a/c will be your best friend.

i just recharged my integra and the A/C is better, but still leaves a lot to be desired. I should probably look into it further as I think it should be colder

[nswst8]

Hell yeah! Just finished the full overhaul of my system. Parallel flow condenser with r12 is retardedly cold and efficient.

So you like that parallel flow condenser? I just might have to retrofit one in.

[Bglad420]

I've never liked the staleness of AC which is why I rarely ever use it.

[nswst8]

I've never liked the staleness of AC which is why I rarely ever use it.

If you serviced your evaporator/blower housing it wouldn't be stale air.

[Bglad420]

If you serviced your evaporator/blower housing it wouldn't be stale air.

I'm speaking in general, My 3g doesnt have air. Im a country boy, and from WA so AC has no place for me. :crying:

[w261w261]

I bought my SE-i in October of 2001. The a/c was not working. I had it serviced, they fixed a small loose fitting, refilled it with freon, and it was good until 2 years ago when I noticed on a trip to Wash DC that is wasn't quite as cold as it could be. I refilled about 1/2 lb of freon and it's been fine since. Gotta love Honda.

[Hauntd ca3]

just put LPG into your aircon and it will work(Y) just dont crash or burn your ac system haha

it doesnt get hot enough over here to need air con, windows down ftw

maybe not in stratford mate, but invers gets pretty warm. lol
hasnt been above 10 degrees in a month

[kentwat]

Has anyone tried using AutoFrost to charge your R12? Mine isn't cooling well and I can see clutch kicking in but they are giving me a fit trying to find R12. It's 97 with a humidity of 70 something. Since it is low could I half ass it and throw 134 on top of R12? I know it is not recommended but has anyone done it?

[nswst8]

NO, you cannot mix R12 and R134a.

[charliekuney]

wait until you turn 25 or so and realize that you rather be comfortable than "cool" no pun intended. Then if you have an office job, forget it...a/c will be your best friend.

Well, I still have eight years.

[jasonrebellion]

i used to say I preferred my windows down too...until i finally got a car with working air!

[LX-incredible]

So you like that parallel flow condenser? I just might have to retrofit one in.

I do. If you wait another week or two I can compare vent temps with an 89, fully rebuilt with a properly cleaned and straightened stock condenser, then make your decision.

[kentwat]

I found a can of Freeze12 and charged mine back up. It has been high 90's with humidity in the 70's. Now it blows cold. Except every now and then it will seem like it is not blowing as cold. I turn the air switch off and back on and it gets cold again. I believe this is due to the pressure switch?