infiltrator

how much is it? 95 runner 3.0

Victor

Depends on how much R134 they put in. Figure anywhere from $75 for a basic service all the way up to $150 if they have to completely refill the system. That would mean you have a big leak which will cost more $$$ to fix

wardriver

Every auto parts store (and Wal-Mart) sells a do it yourself recharge can of 134. They normally run $15-20.

Alternatively you can buy the AC recharge kit (gauges, hoses ect..)on sale this week at Harbor Freight for 1/2 of their retail price.

Victor

My system is down. Either an o-ring or a hose blew out all the coolant/oil in my system. I'm gonna go the Harbor Freight route. I was pricing the tools yesterday but I have to pay for school books this week so that may be put off for a bit.

infiltrator

i mean, i think it needs recharged, since we bought it (new) we have replaced the compressor once (maybe 5-7 years ago?) ....
i was driving one day, and turned on the air, and it came out warm (outside air warm), and then it just never worked.

the ac light comes on, and air can come out fast and everything, just not cold...
from reading other posts, i think it needs recharged, but i have no idea on how to do it... if there is a thread on how plz link it up, or if someone can help, that would be great.

infiltrator

what do you think it is? i think it needs recharged, but i need a 2nd opinion

tc

Be sure it's not R12 (there is a sticker under the hood - mine is on the core support in front of the radiator). IF you can find someone who will even work on it, recharging it will be several hundred dollars. That stuff is like gold now.

Or you can convert it to R134a - search, there's a number of topics where people have done it with mixed results.

infiltrator

well, if its a 95, which one would it most likely be?

infiltrator

wow, i have to say, you are the expert man, i called the place up, they said exactly 150 to refill the whole thing... i cant believe it you were right on... damn.

91muddog

go down to the autoparts store and buy a 18 or 19 oz can with a guage.
the instructions are fairly simple and easy to follow, if you need any help just as here. $30 or $40 is better than $150!!!

edit: read the can, get one with stop leak in it!

infiltrator

yeah, i thought that too, but htis place will check for an a/c leak as well, and i have a 35 dollar off coupon, so im pretty much saving myself the work for like 40 bucks.