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Where to buy R12 A/C or where to get R12 refilled cheaply in NoVA?

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Old May 26, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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Default Where to buy R12 A/C or where to get R12 refilled cheaply in NoVA?

My 1992 GSR has R12 A/C refrigerant.

Dealer wants $180 to recharge the darn thing.

Not going through the hassle of upgrading to 134.

Ideas?????
Old May 26, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy R12 A/C or where to get R12 refilled cheaply in NoVA?

I have sold old cans in my garage that I think are still good. Shoot me an offer.
Old May 26, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy R12 A/C or where to get R12 refilled cheaply in NoVA?

there is no such thing as cheap r12... i got half of my reservoir filled on my rx-7 and it cost $60 in materials.
Old May 26, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy R12 A/C or where to get R12 refilled cheaply in NoVA?

Originally Posted by LouisM
there is no such thing as cheap r12... i got half of my reservoir filled on my rx-7 and it cost $60 in materials.
You also need a license to buy R-12 or service any A/C system. I got some cans for sale....50 bucks each.
Old May 26, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Default Re: Where to buy R12 A/C or where to get R12 refilled cheaply in NoVA?

Originally Posted by EsTwoKay
You also need a license to buy R-12 or service any A/C system. I got some cans for sale....50 bucks each.
Pohancka Acura sells the cans of R12 for $20. I just don't have the lisence to purchase it, hence $50 is extremely unreasonable.

I'd offer $25 a can...
Old May 26, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. On Point
I have sold old cans in my garage that I think are still good. Shoot me an offer.
Are they unopened? I'd throw ya $25 if they're still good.
Old May 27, 2004 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by hondasport0023
Are they unopened? I'd throw ya $25 if they're still good.
20 a can?? I dont think so, maybe for R134a. You would never find any R12 for that cheap I gaurantee.
Old May 27, 2004 | 03:52 AM
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The conversion is VERY simple and Autozone is selling a conversion kit with 3 cans for $30 on sale. That's what I'm doing.
Old May 27, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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Come on Jay, the conversion will take you 5 minutes maybe and cost you 30. Easy as pie.
Old May 27, 2004 | 05:55 AM
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Default Re: Where to buy R12 A/C or where to get R12 refilled cheaply in NoVA?

Originally Posted by hondasport0023
My 1992 GSR has R12 A/C refrigerant.

Dealer wants $180 to recharge the darn thing.

Not going through the hassle of upgrading to 134.

Ideas?????
my friends dad will do it for 100



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