My A/C Keeps Exploding

[Kerney]

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/opteon/chemours-opteon-r1234yf-refrigerant-10-lbs/fre1/1234yf

the price has indeed came down but its still very expensive. each shop sets their own rate per oz; parts wants to make money off the freon too

I think we are agreeing. Your link is for 10 lbs and the jl capacity is roughly 1 pound so you are saying about $60-70 cost which we align on.

That's why I use the small cans since you are doing one vehicle.

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[Kerney]

Given the symptoms, I would surely inspect the expansion valve/orifice for debris. If any is found, there are some actions to repair the system.

If there's debris in the system, all the hoses need to be flushed (usually off the vehicle), the compressor should be replaced since that's the likely source of the debris, the condenser/desiccant needs replacing, the expansion valve should be replaced, the evaporator needs to be thoroughly flushed at least or replaced. If the evaporator is not replaced, a filter should be installed to prevent any remaining debris from getting back to the other components.

This is the main advantage of using an ac shop they have filtering systems to clean out the debris before they recharge.

 

[roaniecowpony]

This is the main advantage of using an ac shop they have filtering systems to clean out the debris before they recharge.

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It's one thing for a DIY guy like me to recharge after a leak, but quite another thing to restore a system that has "Black Death".

 

[alphawolff]

I think we are agreeing. Your link is for 10 lbs and the jl capacity is roughly 1 pound so you are saying about $60-70 cost which we align on.

That's why I use the small cans since you are doing one vehicle.

my parts department charges it around around $200 or so

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