A/C Pro

[dleonard1122]

I'm sure I'll be heckeled by all of the ACTUAL professionals that work on A/C systems, but for $35 at walmart I gave it a try.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/A-C-Pro-R-134a-Professional-Formula-Refrigerant/19864136

I found it really simple to use, and so far so good. Not sure If my GF's car has/had any leaks, but this stuff is supposed to have some sealant (not sure if it works yet.)

What it did do though is give my GF ice-cold air so far, and for the price if it works for another month and gets her through the summer I'll be happy. Again, I am sure taking it to a professional is preferred but for $35 I think it is a pretty good option for a quick-fix.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

what about the leak ?

 

[signcrafter]

Good luck getting it serviced anywhere now that you put sealer in it.

 

[devoncoolman]

What make model year is the vehicle. I do alot of ac work and can prob point u in a direction.

 

[firebox40dash5]

it did do though is give my GF ice-cold air so far, and for the price if it works for another month and gets her through the summer I'll be happy. Again, I am sure taking it to a professional is preferred but for $35 I think it is a pretty good option for a quick-fix.

We charge $35 labor and under $1 an ounce to vac and refill AC properly at work. And we're on the more expensive side for that... if you don't get suckered into a bunch of add-on BS at the "cheaper" places. I'll gladly do annual (or bi-annual, hell) refills for those who have a slow leak that's expensive to find or fix, probably have a dozen customers who do that.

x2 on good luck with the "sealant". I've never used it myself, but from everything I've heard, enjoy your newly clogged AC system. I have used the regular canned **** before, and if you've got a small enough leak, it was enough to get by, and a lot cheaper than $35 to boot.

 

[dleonard1122]

What make model year is the vehicle. I do alot of ac work and can prob point u in a direction.

Don't know the year but its an old(ish) Honda civic. Maybe 2000.


And for everyone talking about clogging it and all, you may be right, and like I said, a professional would probably be preferred, but I just wanted to put it out there that this has worked for me so far.

 

[devoncoolman]

Its probably the evaparator. We charge $60 to evac,vac,charge an ac system and were cheap everyone else is $70 and up

 

[signcrafter]

Don't know the year but its an old(ish) Honda civic. Maybe 2000.


And for everyone talking about clogging it and all, you may be right, and like I said, a professional would probably be preferred, but I just wanted to put it out there that this has worked for me so far.

I'm glad it's working for you. But I've heard nothing but bad stuff about refridgerent with stop leak in it. The stop leak does more damage then it does good. So while it may be a temporary fix it will end up costing you more in the long run.

 

[dleonard1122]

I'm glad it's working for you. But I've heard nothing but bad stuff about refridgerent with stop leak in it. The stop leak does more damage then it does good. So while it may be a temporary fix it will end up costing you more in the long run.

I have heard similar, do you know why this is? Does this sealant just clog up the system in places it obviously shouldn't?

 

[joedodge]

Trashes the insides of compressors.

 

[pop pop]

This is the stuff shady used dealers put in their back lot specials with no warranty to say, "See, ice cold air", and it craps out later and no professional will repair it without major cost. You buy the ticket you want and take the ride you bought.

 

[amlv20]

Yup I recently had a super duty that had wacky high pressure and low pressure being pulled way down, decided to pull office tube.had to dig through almost an inch of stop leak/oil mix just to grab the orfice tube.i couldn't even see through it.very nasty stuff.i always shake my head when I see people at orileys grabbing a can.what I hate about these gimmicky products is they portray us professionals as the bad guys out to get you.good luck I hope it lasts as long as you hope, only for a fellow GJer

 

[MattPersman]

Too expensive you can get the cans of r134a much cheaper than that and a hose for not much money if all you are doing is just wanting to add freon

 

[RKA]

As a general rule, any product that claims to fix leaks without you actually doing something to fix the problem should be avoided if you don't want more problems down the road. Tires, cooling systems, motor oil, AC systems, transmissions, etc.

If you're not actually going to fix anything get cans of R134a and an inexpensive set of gauges and top it off as needed. Mastercool sells a pretty good gauge set for ~$60 on amazon. Just add a can tap and you're in business. Much better than those silly yellow, green, red gauges they give you on those silly cans. You can check online for the pressures you should be looking for when charging.

 

[firebox40dash5]

Yup I recently had a super duty that had wacky high pressure and low pressure being pulled way down, decided to pull office tube.had to dig through almost an inch of stop leak/oil mix just to grab the orfice tube.i couldn't even see through it.very nasty stuff.i always shake my head when I see people at orileys grabbing a can.what I hate about these gimmicky products is they portray us professionals as the bad guys out to get you.good luck I hope it lasts as long as you hope, only for a fellow GJer

"You can save hundreds!"

Yeah. You can save hundreds over replacing a leaking evaporator. Too bad you'll still have a leaking evaporator, plus now you'll have a clogged system and a pissed off mechanic, and it'll cost you several hundred to fix it... plus fix your still-leaking evaporator. Herp a derp. For less than what it'll cost to fix, you could buy a keg of R134A and a HF manifold and vac pump and charge it yourself every spring for many years.