1992 TOYOTA CAMRY
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KIMSUNFOM
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hi, dear manager, good afternoon,
my car is 1992 toyota camry. A/c used r12 , but i alrady recharged 134a at franks auto (323)730-1225 in los angeles. beacuse the frank said to me that's ok befor recharge. i sawed he only do vacuumize use machine.
but someone told me have become problem to compressor if do this. i just wonder what i can do right now.
thank you so much for read my question.
best regard
from joseph kim in the los angeles
Dec 15, 2012 at 11:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is your AC system retrofit to 134?
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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KIMSUNFOM
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no, still r12 system.
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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Dunno if R12 is still available, which probably don't exist anymore-you need to have it retrofitted
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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KIMSUNFOM
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so sorry, your mean is , i can keep use that r12 system but recharged r134a if available , right?
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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No, you need to have it retrofitted, meaning changing the accumulator or the receiver/dryer to use the R134a or use an alternative refrigerants on the existing unit-
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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KIMSUNFOM
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thank you so much,
i will go back to franks auto for more details next week.
may i continue contact you ?
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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Yes -you can anytime-Good Luck and Happy Holidays
Aug 29, 2020 at 12:18 PM