Repairing Car Air-conditioning------------------------------- FAQ 1.. How difficult to troubleshoot and repair? If you are not a handyman type, it could be difficult as one might have to dismantle the mechanical components, and might have to crawl underneath the car to carry out the necessary inspection and repairs; 2. Do I need special tools and equipment? Yes. One would need at least high and low pressure gauge to perform simple work such as inspecting if there are enough gas in the system and charging up the Freon; 3. What other material required? To top up the Freon, one would need a small tank of correct type of Freon, either R12 for the older cars or R134 for the newer cars. There is also a need to have the special grade of compressor oil ready in hand. To repair the air-conditioning, one would need to have a vacuum pump besides having the necessary replacement parts and the O-rings to seal the joints and pipes. As for the Professionals, they may have owned also the flushing and the Freon recovery system. 4. Can I DIY these special equipment also? Yes. There are websites that describes how to DIY these equipment using simple and cheaper equipment but proper equipment is required for those serious mechanic who would want to do a good and lasting repair job.
Posted on: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 05:38:36 +0000
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