Actually, the $60 number doesn't surprise me that much. I was quoted the same price per pound to refill an R-12 system, from a completely different shop a couple of years ago. This is why I'm converting the truck to R-134a.

Maybe it's a California thing...? *shrug*

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
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