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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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a/c not so cold

anyone know how to recharge a/c, or possible links showing how,any info would be great.on my 99 tacoma 3.4 v6.and can i get what i need at a auto parts store. thanks ken
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Is the compressor running? If so ..
You can go to Oreilys or parts store you like get a couple of cans of 134a,They will also have a cheap hose with a guage you can use to recharge it. Then see what you get. It is really easy.
Then if that seems to work see if it lasts or maybe you have a leak then get someone to fix the leak. Thay also make a small can of stuff that gets it about 10 degrees cooler. I added it to mine just because, its so cold it hurts now.....Good luck
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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I believe they say your AC is supposed to get really cold before it goes out. Maybe that's just me, but I could have swore... Hmmm.

Yeah, best bet is to see if you have a leak, if you are still good on R134, then it might be your compressor. And that can cost $$$!!!
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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thanks for the info , well appreciated
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dbcx
Is the compressor running? If so ..
You can go to Oreilys or parts store you like get a couple of cans of 134a,They will also have a cheap hose with a guage you can use to recharge it. Then see what you get. It is really easy.
Then if that seems to work see if it lasts or maybe you have a leak then get someone to fix the leak. Thay also make a small can of stuff that gets it about 10 degrees cooler. I added it to mine just because, its so cold it hurts now.....Good luck
Do you happen to know the name of the 10 degrees cooler stuff?

Also, can you add a lower thermostat say a 180 compared to 195(not sure if that is what toyota uses?)

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mason Dixon
Do you happen to know the name of the 10 degrees cooler stuff?

Also, can you add a lower thermostat say a 180 compared to 195(not sure if that is what toyota uses?)
Not sure each auto place has a different brand. It is with all the 134a stuff it is a smaller can. They should know what it is if you cant find it and ask them at the counter.
The T-Stat wont help your a/c that i know of, your heat wil be a shade cooler in the winter with a cooler T-Stat.
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