PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php)
-   Diesel Discussion (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=15)
-   -   A/C back to factory specs what a difference! (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105954)

rebootit 10-19-2004 10:26 AM

A/C back to factory specs what a difference!
 
My AC clutch gave up last week. Had been making some noise for a month or so when first started and the coil just burned up. Since the compressor was a 6 year old rebuild and a new clutch cost close to the compressor and clutch unit I replaced it all. The car had been converted to 134 by previous owner and I had replaced the 134 with duracool two years ago with pretty good results, way better cooling than with 134. Since I had to open the system this time I decided to flush everything, replace the drier and refill with mineral oil and r12. What a DIFFERENCE! It has never been this cold at an idle. Even when the car has sat in the sun and is 120+ inside the air from the vents is cold. It cools down in about half the time as before, and on the highway I noticed the compressor is cycling much more than before which made a difference in fuel consumption of around 3mpg.
If you need to replace the compressor in your 300d then spend the extra money ~ $80.00 for r12, it is worth it and what the car was designed for.

Rick Miley 10-19-2004 11:53 AM

I wish you had posted this on the "R12 Alternatives" thread. But thanks for sharing anyway.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:55 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website