Re: 134 A/C
Once you have a working air conditioner, either r12 or r134, please remember to do the following.
START THE DARN CAR AND RUN THE A/C, AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH!
Yes, especially during the winter months, when the car is not driven or rarely driven.
In the best of systems, the charge will leak out, albeit slowly, through seals that become dry. The seals only become dry because the a/c is not being run regularly.
I live where it snows too, but it does not snow every day all winter long.
When rain washes away any snow or salt, uncover the car; start it, turn on the a/c, and drive it for 15 minutes.
Less will break, leak or fail if you exercise the car regularly.
It also does wonders for the driver, especially during the cold winter months.
So stop moth-balling the car for the winter, only to leave it sit 5 months with no activity.
Those of you in warmer climates have no excuse to not drive it 2-3 times a month, regardless of how busy you are. If you can't do it, hand the keys to your son, daughter, spouse or close friend and ask them to care for it.
The entire car will be less problematic if you simply exercise it regularly.
Marty
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