Freeze 12 ???? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Knightrider966 · #16 05-14-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ichbineinekrous

anyone know whether es-12a or other -ane refrigerants are compatible with ester type oils, such as one i just purchased from BG called frigi-quiet. I'm trying to decide whether to un-retrofit my 134 converted system back to r12 or try a more readily available and cheaper alternative. Ive already purchased the compressor, dryer, and expansion valve. Is this parallel flow condensor crucial to the longevity of the system or will a proper flush alleviate any issues, (other than the general crappiness of the r4 compressor.)

Anyone who is not getting great cooling capacity from R134 is not vaccumm depleteing and purging their system! I'm using R134 and my outlet temps on my dash are 49* at MAX while it is 102* in the shade here in Phoenix.

Also, you could have too much oil in your system and you would need a compressor to blow it out of each section. Just converting back to R12 will not do much better if you don't flush it first!

JimmyL · #17 05-14-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Knightrider966

Anyone who is not getting great cooling capacity from R134 is not vaccumm depleteing and purging their system!

Well, that sounds good, but is not accurate in all situations. Nice try.....
49 degrees when it's over 100 is pretty good in one of these, I'll give you that......

winmutt · #18 05-14-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jwhughes3

Why? The website still has it for sale for auto applications.
Has it been axed by EPA?
John

That was the rumor last summer, someone working at NAPA or some place backed it up. I know pep boys and other larger retailers pulled it from the shelves.

Shame it was a plugin replacement for my r12 system