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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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AC Freon question

What type of freon is required for 88 stock GTA?
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Re: AC Freon question

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What type of freon is required for 88 stock GTA?
R12......
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Re: AC Freon question

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R12......
Ok thanks.. Is this ok to use:? http://www.skygeek.com/r-12-freon-12...FehDMgodjnAAxQ

Or can i get away with R134? what is the best way to go?
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Re: AC Freon question

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Ok thanks.. Is this ok to use:? http://www.skygeek.com/r-12-freon-12...FehDMgodjnAAxQ

Or can i get away with R134? what is the best way to go?
Before adding any freon to your system get it checked out. With the age, a lot of thing can go wrong,...Such as the compressor. Also until 1991 all 3rd gen were R12 systems. So NO you can not use R13a.

But you can convert your system to R13a, which can be expenive. In most cases it is not DIY type of job, so shop around for the best deal.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Re: AC Freon question

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Before adding any freon to your system get it checked out. With the age, a lot of thing can go wrong,...Such as the compressor. Also until 1991 all 3rd gen were R12 systems. So NO you can not use R13a.

But you can convert your system to R13a, which can be expenive. In most cases it is not DIY type of job, so shop around for the best deal.
ok, thanks i will do that.
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