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05scooby · 11-12-2007, 10:33 AM

I've got an 1987 Monte Carlo SS
Still has r-12 refrigerant in the compressor,

What I need to know is what kind of oil the the Compressor takes and weather it is or is not compatible with other types of refrigerant oil...

this question is for the knowledged or GM go roos or anyone who can help...

thanks.
Brian

WhiteFiveO · 11-12-2007, 05:56 PM

if you read the back of the compressor where the tag is stamped of the numbers and stuff then lookup the compressor they sometimes have the breakdowns of the vin codes on the back if thats what you want to call it and it will tell you the oil type and how much it takes. The only oils i have seen put in are pag or ester type oils. Good luck

05scooby · 11-12-2007, 07:15 PM

thanks found it already, appreciate ur help though

lownslow95 · 11-13-2007, 10:32 PM

and r12 is now illegal. you will have to find some one who can dispose of it PROPERLY.

OMGz Turbo · 11-14-2007, 10:28 PM

Well since integra is wrong. R12 is NOT illegal. Its just being ruled out, Retrofitting with R134A is much cheaper anyhow. You need to pull vaccum down to atleast 29. Also when adding in the R134A add in ester oil.

But since the overall "pressures" are the same at any given temperature it is the best bet. However you can still find R12 around....just have to search

lownslow95 · 11-16-2007, 11:09 PM

if its not illegal, then why cant you buy it anywhere????

edit: and if you can still buy it, show me any place that still sells it and i will end it right here.

OMGz Turbo · 11-17-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96integraLS

if its not illegal, then why cant you buy it anywhere????

edit: and if you can still buy it, show me any place that still sells it and i will end it right here.

...What part of its being ruled out didnt you understand. YOU cant just walk into anywhere and get R12..but if you wanna be a smart ass goto walmart and buy dust off in a can...thats R12...

You will more than likely only find R12 in a heating and air conditioning supply house. You cant just go into any store and buy it

lownslow95 · 11-17-2007, 01:14 PM

i wasn't being a smartass justin, i was just askin. don't have to be a dick about it.

OMGz Turbo · 11-17-2007, 02:52 PM

oh im not lol...im just bored and at work.

lownslow95 · 11-17-2007, 06:33 PM

oh well, in that case...i am bored here in my room. all i was sayin is that auto part stores don't sell r12 anymore and it would just be easier to retrofit it for r134a.

tretiak · 11-17-2007, 06:40 PM

they just came out with a new product called freeze 12 im not sure where you can find it

OMGz Turbo · 11-18-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tretiak

they just came out with a new product called freeze 12 im not sure where you can find it

the freeze 12 is a azeotropic blend...not really all its cracked up to be either

11-12-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
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WhiteFiveO Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Yardley Member #245 iTrader: (0)	if you read the back of the compressor where the tag is stamped of the numbers and stuff then lookup the compressor they sometimes have the breakdowns of the vin codes on the back if thats what you want to call it and it will tell you the oil type and how much it takes. The only oils i have seen put in are pag or ester type oils. Good luck __________________ 03 Cobra Basic bolt ons 89 Mustang Gt few bolts ons 66 Mustang Dont ask questions

11-12-2007, 07:15 PM	#3
05scooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #5723 My Ride: 19 Highlander SE iTrader: (5)	thanks found it already, appreciate ur help though __________________ 05 stg 3 CGM WRX/ sti hybrid SOLD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 04 Mercury Marauder - gone but not forgotten 2019 highlander SE 2021 Highlander XLE moon dust

11-14-2007, 10:28 PM	#5
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	Well since integra is wrong. R12 is NOT illegal. Its just being ruled out, Retrofitting with R134A is much cheaper anyhow. You need to pull vaccum down to atleast 29. Also when adding in the R134A add in ester oil. But since the overall "pressures" are the same at any given temperature it is the best bet. However you can still find R12 around....just have to search __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

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OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	oh im not lol...im just bored and at work. __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

11-17-2007, 06:40 PM	#11
tretiak Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: northampton,pa Member #3010 My Ride: 2001 s10 blazer xtreme iTrader: (0)	they just came out with a new product called freeze 12 im not sure where you can find it

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