Re: [MBZ] R134a

Car part sources are scarce in Flagstaff. A big NAPA, which I’ve never been in, but I suspect due to the logistics of the place and NAPA’s excellent warehouse/distribution setup, they’re probably the go-to for a lot of the shops in town. O’Reilly’s is here and does a lot of business with the

Re: [MBZ] R134a

We used to have a good CarQuest here, not a machine shop one but they had lots of parts and could get stuff quickly. They supported all the mechanics in the area, did a bunch of commercial sales and thus were quite knowledgable. After the Advance buyout they changed to a "typical retail

Re: [MBZ] R134a

The CarQuest shop here used to be good. Downtown location, they even had a machine shop where you could get rotors and drums turned, heads skimmed, etc. They stocked a lot of paint and body supplies as well and could talk intelligently about anything they sold. But that all shut down a few

Re: [MBZ] R134a

It's probably recycled/reclaimed gas. IDK what is done to assure purity. On Fri, Apr 28, 2023, at 09:04, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:26:06 -0400 RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Folks >> >> In Georgia and SC there is all the R134 you want at the Walmart for >>

Re: [MBZ] R134a

I wasn’t concerned about finding it locally, as I was able to get four cans for $11/can at my local CarQuest (Advance) store. First time I had been in the place, and in speaking with the men (and woman) behind the counter found that it’s a good old time parts store with people who are actually

Re: [MBZ] R134a

On Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:26:06 -0400 RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: > Folks > > In Georgia and SC there is all the R134 you want at the Walmart for > about $10 a can and at higher prices at FLAPS Well, what do you know! On their website you can even get it for $4.88/can! Non-self

[MBZ] R134a

Folks In Georgia and SC there is all the R134 you want at the Walmart for about $10 a can and at higher prices at FLAPS I have bought and sold lots of R12 on ebay I have bought a lot of R12 by running CL ads and now you would make a wanted ad on FB if you can get it past the censors I’ve

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

I've seen the imported stuff on sale at Menard's for $1.99-3.99 at least once a year in recent years. Filled the Saturn with it two years ago and it's still going strong. The last time I bought it, it was Made in China. Previously it had been 'Packaged in USA from imported materials'. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

It is kind of like Kimberly Clark abandoning "Kleenex" for a new brand "SUP." Kleenex is the universal word for "snot-rag." Freon is/was the universal word for "refrigerant." Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Beats me. -D On Apr 8, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Curley McLain via

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

Beats me. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Freon was always their brand. Did they take this name because they can't > trademark freon any more? > > Just wondering. > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> SUVA is just the

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

Freon was always their brand. Did they take this name because they can't trademark freon any more? Just wondering. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: SUVA is just the DuPont brand. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

SUVA is just the DuPont brand. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:57 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK, you are talking about the lot of 6 cans.Because a case (12) is around > $60. I found the lot of 6 cans for $32. That is a pretty good deal. What > is

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

OK, you are talking about the lot of 6 cans.Because a case (12) is around $60. I found the lot of 6 cans for $32. That is a pretty good deal. What is the difference between SUVA and R134a? Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: DuPont SUVA ___

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

I buy DuPont SUVA as it’s the most consistent stuff out there and I don’t have to worry about it being crappy stuff with floor sweepings. There’s a place in Miami that sells it on both eBay and the island of big women for around $30/case, shipped. That’s roughly $5/can. -D > On Apr 8, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

I still have about 600lbs stockpiled. On 4/8/2018 8:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Oldest son said that R134a at Advance Auto was only like $7/can today. Usually the house brand is around $11/can. That’s a pretty good deal for those of us who don’t use enough to justify buying it in

[MBZ] R134a Alert

Oldest son said that R134a at Advance Auto was only like $7/can today. Usually the house brand is around $11/can. That’s a pretty good deal for those of us who don’t use enough to justify buying it in bulk, like Kleb. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] R134a LEAK STOP

This is about a 240, not a Mercedes, but a 1991 Volvo 240 that was converted from R12 to r134a about six years ago. By early this summer, it no longer was cooling the air, presumably due to loss of refrigerant. I added one 12 oz. can which brought it back for about two months. I suspect I did

Re: [MBZ] R134a LEAK STOP

Stop-leak isn't going to fix the deteriorated o-rings and/or leaking hoses that are causing your leak. Find your hose set, buy some R134A fittings for it, and then vent out (recover) the freon in there and take apart EVERY fitting. Replace the 0-rings with proper sized R134a compatible

Re: [MBZ] R134A

What's the earliest year that MB used R134A refrigerant from the factory for north america?.. Can't say, but the W202 (1994-2000) used it and the AC worked well. RLE   ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] R134a charging question

Just broke out the manifold gauge set I bought from Harbor Freight last fall. Wife's car (Ford Focus) was not cooling well. After some hunting to find the service ports, got everything hooked up and initially the low side was well below the 0 C point indicated on the gauge for R134a, and the

Re: [MBZ] R134a charging question

At 85 F I would expect 250-375 psi on the high side, with less than 50 on the low side. Normally this will also kick on the cooling fan. If ti was 95 outside, I'd expect 275 + on the high side, although usually not much over 275. I would also check the radiator and condenser for

Re: [MBZ] R134a charging question

No, high side sounds about right. Allan Streib wrote: Just broke out the manifold gauge set I bought from Harbor Freight last fall. Wife's car (Ford Focus) was not cooling well. After some hunting to find the service ports, got everything hooked up and initially the low side was well below

Re: [MBZ] R134a charging question

There was a question in there? I missed it, I guess. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] R134a charging question

I charged in about 10 - 12 oz. The total capacity shown on the label under the hood is 26 oz. Using the 80% rule, you could have gone up to about 20 oz. (From a vacuum.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] R134a charging question

Jim Cathey wrote: Using the 80% rule, you could have gone up to about 20 oz. (From a vacuum.) IIRC, this was a Focus, which by definition is post 1995, therefore it's 26oz of R134a. But since he was topping off after a drop in system performance, who knows how much was in there? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] R134a charging question

Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: There was a question in there? I missed it, I guess. The question was, was the high side reading too high. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] R134a charging question

Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Jim Cathey wrote: Using the 80% rule, you could have gone up to about 20 oz. (From a vacuum.) IIRC, this was a Focus, which by definition is post 1995, therefore it's 26oz of R134a. But since he was topping off after a drop in system performance, who

Re: [MBZ] R134a what does it smell like?

I find it just a little stronger smelling than 2-cycle oil, but maybe that's just me... Gary 1995 E320 On 1/29/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just from my point of view *my nose that is* ester oil smells like that oil you use in 2 cycle lawnmower engines.. but thats my nose

Re: [MBZ] R134a what does it smell like?

Yeah, it's the oil that smells. Smells kinda . oily! Not quite as bad as rancid french fry grease, but it ain't roses, either. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 with special evapoleak option On 1/26/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few weeks ago someone posted that if I had a

Re: [MBZ] R134a what does it smell like?

PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R134a what does it smell like? Yeah, it's the oil that smells. Smells kinda . oily! Not quite as bad as rancid french fry grease, but it ain't roses, either. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 with special evapoleak

Re: [MBZ] R134a what does it smell like?

As far as I'm aware the gas itself has no scent. Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 4:54 PM Subject: [MBZ] R134a what does

[MBZ] R134a what does it smell like?

A few weeks ago someone posted that if I had a significant evaporator leak with an R134a converted system that I would be able to smell it (or the oil, not sure which). So, what specifically does it smell like? Is it anything similar to the smell of brake cleaner spray, by chance? Allan --

Re: [MBZ] R134a what does it smell like?

Smells like...victory On 1/26/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few weeks ago someone posted that if I had a significant evaporator leak with an R134a converted system that I would be able to smell it (or the oil, not sure which). So, what specifically does it smell like? Is it

Re: [MBZ] R134a pressure

Hey Jim, Would those numbers be the same for a W126 300SD? Are those numbers dependant upon a certain ambient temperature? Are these numbers on a MB AC manual or this is generally? Lynn (got the R12, got the hoses, waiting on the gauges to arrive any day now) On 7/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] R134a pressure

Can anyone tell me what the pressures should be for a 126 300SDL running 134a? High/Low

Re: [MBZ] R134a pressure

Per my mech, 45 is about right for most vehicles. 45 kept me cool yesterday in the 240D. On 7/24/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me what the pressures should be for a 126 300SDL running 134a? High/Low ___ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] R134a pressure

45 - which one? High or low? On 7/24/05, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Per my mech, 45 is about right for most vehicles. 45 kept me cool yesterday in the 240D. On 7/24/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me what the pressures should be for a 126 300SDL running 134a?

Re: [MBZ] R134a pressure

In a message dated 7/24/2005 4:43:19 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone tell me what the pressures should be for a 126 300SDL running 134a? High/Low I would look for 30 to 50 PSI on the suction side and 200 to 350 on the high side. Pressures would

Re: [MBZ] R134a pressure

you got working AC again? Don wrote: Per my mech, 45 is about right for most vehicles. 45 kept me cool yesterday in the 240D. On 7/24/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me what the pressures should be for a 126 300SDL running 134a? High/Low

Re: [MBZ] R134a pressure

Yep. Re-charged. [I think I need to invest in a hose that actually has a gauge on it instead of hoping/guessing.] On 7/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you got working AC again?

Re: [MBZ] R134a pressure

You can't have too many instruments for measuring things! I broke down and ordered a set of gauges this weekend -- - -- -- - -- a vacuum pump is next. On 7/24/05, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep. Re-charged. [I think I need to invest in a hose that actually has a gauge on it instead

Re: [MBZ] R134a must not be toxic

the high side connection is located right behind the alternator. Rob S. wrote: because I'm still here. Decided to get the AC in my 83 300D working. The compressor turns on and runs continuously when the appropriate buttons on the dash are pushed, but nothing in the system gets cold. the