quick AC question?

madme · 05-21-2004, 09:55 PM

what is the longest that you guys have gotten out of your AC in miles and years. i have a 95 jimmy and i just had sealer, compressor oil and recharged so i'm just wondering when i should expect to redo the system i have 153k's

rlith · 05-22-2004, 07:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by madme

what is the longest that you guys have gotten out of your AC in miles and years. i have a 95 jimmy and i just had sealer, compressor oil and recharged so i'm just wondering when i should expect to redo the system i have 153k's

My truck has a 140k on it, original compressor, dryer, etc.. Never serviced running storng (also switched to Hot SHot instead of r134)

poconojoe · 05-22-2004, 08:04 AM

Rlith to nit pick, but if you changed the refrigerant, I consider that servicing. Of course, if it was still working before the switch, I might not, but, then why would you change it. By the way how long have you had it in? I've owned r12 systemed cars, that went over 200k and 15 years, without sevice and they were noted for leaking. The longest I've had any r134 system was 180K and 10 years, it still works, but it's getting weak. Might have to gauge it up soon and check it. Somebody I know just got rid of a Buick, that lasted 250K before the A/C bit the dust and it was a hose that rubbed through and leaked. It was an 86 or 87 but I'm not sure of the refrigerant. I'm assuming, it would have still had r12. That might be the reason, they didn't fix it.

ArBlazer · 06-16-2004, 11:02 PM

Rlith, how well does the HOT SHOT work for you, I was thinking of putting it in my "89 Blazer and "82 Buick Regal. BTW the Blazer and the Regal have been converted to 134a, the coldest the Blazer will get is 50deg and the Regal will get down to 40deg as long as the car is moving.
Both have new compressors, dryers, oriface tube, Pag oil, flushed and vacuum down. Gauge set reads the same for both at 35psi on low side and 195psi on high side at idle.

Switch · 06-17-2004, 02:05 PM

I have a 96 Blazer with 125k. The A/C does not work, and I'm not sure if it ever will. I don't even know what's wrong with it, we've recharged it 3 or 4 times, but it doesnt last long. I think it's either the condenser or just one big leak.

aztecaking100 · 06-17-2004, 03:03 PM

a very common problem on blazers is the compressor going out i have a used car lot and have had about 10 blazers and about 7 of those i have had to switch out the compressor average miles are from 70,000 to 90,000 miles. Good thing i know a guy that can rebuilt them for $98 bucks at autozone its $199.99 bucks exchange and to get warrenty you have to buy the dryer and have it serviced at a qualified repair facility.

aztecaking100 · 06-17-2004, 03:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Switch

I have a 96 Blazer with 125k. The A/C does not work, and I'm not sure if it ever will. I don't even know what's wrong with it, we've recharged it 3 or 4 times, but it doesnt last long. I think it's either the condenser or just one big leak.

autozone does sell sealers that just might plug up the leak if its not that big but if you think there is a big leak all you have to do is buy a can of leak detector you put it in your system and run it for a while and if there is a leak you will get a bright green goop coming out telling you where the leak is. But before putting it in i would suggest going to your local car wash and giving the engine a quick degreasing that way you know exactly where its leaking

madme · 06-17-2004, 09:15 PM

i had a 92 bonneville and it gave me great problems with the ac started with compresor then evaporator twice so wen something goes for me on the truck i'm just going to replace everything from front to back get it over with in one shot.

rlith · 06-19-2004, 09:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ArBlazer

Rlith, how well does the HOT SHOT work for you, I was thinking of putting it in my "89 Blazer and "82 Buick Regal. BTW the Blazer and the Regal have been converted to 134a, the coldest the Blazer will get is 50deg and the Regal will get down to 40deg as long as the car is moving.
Both have new compressors, dryers, oriface tube, Pag oil, flushed and vacuum down. Gauge set reads the same for both at 35psi on low side and 195psi on high side at idle.

Works very well..do a search for the thread... "Hot Shot Mod" the entire history is there...

poconoiejoe, switch was fine, just noted it wasn't getting as cold as I thought it should with r134..., one of our clients is an HVAC specialist and dumped the system and put hot shot in it's place...

Jimmy-James · 06-20-2004, 08:18 PM

95 jimmy, working ac, 136,000 miles. As long as i have owned it (2 years) no maintenance done to ac. But I don't push my luck as I only flip it on when it hits the 90's.

madme · 05-12-2005, 11:53 AM

well i think my compressor is on its way out making some bad noises

WadeoH2o · 05-25-2005, 08:13 PM

I sold my 94 last summer with 175K miles, the only serivce i did to the AC was add some WD-40 to the clutch when it started to squeak and it worked when I sold it.

BLAZ1N · 05-28-2005, 02:01 AM

2000 blazer, 150,000 miles

as far as i know it has had no services done....and is ICEY cold

Tool · 06-01-2005, 12:34 AM

'95 Jimmy 201,000 miles, it just quit this spring. I can't get the clutch to kick on???? BUT it was working fine for the last 10 years.

05-21-2004, 09:55 PM	#1
madme Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 322 Location: Oshawa User is: OffLine	quick AC question? what is the longest that you guys have gotten out of your AC in miles and years. i have a 95 jimmy and i just had sealer, compressor oil and recharged so i'm just wondering when i should expect to redo the system i have 153k's
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05-22-2004, 07:33 AM	#2
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? Quote: Originally Posted by madme what is the longest that you guys have gotten out of your AC in miles and years. i have a 95 jimmy and i just had sealer, compressor oil and recharged so i'm just wondering when i should expect to redo the system i have 153k's My truck has a 140k on it, original compressor, dryer, etc.. Never serviced running storng (also switched to Hot SHot instead of r134)
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05-22-2004, 08:04 AM	#3
poconojoe Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6,403 Location: NEPA User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? Rlith to nit pick, but if you changed the refrigerant, I consider that servicing. Of course, if it was still working before the switch, I might not, but, then why would you change it. By the way how long have you had it in? I've owned r12 systemed cars, that went over 200k and 15 years, without sevice and they were noted for leaking. The longest I've had any r134 system was 180K and 10 years, it still works, but it's getting weak. Might have to gauge it up soon and check it. Somebody I know just got rid of a Buick, that lasted 250K before the A/C bit the dust and it was a hose that rubbed through and leaked. It was an 86 or 87 but I'm not sure of the refrigerant. I'm assuming, it would have still had r12. That might be the reason, they didn't fix it.
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06-16-2004, 11:02 PM	#4
ArBlazer Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 47 Location: Roland, Ar User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? Rlith, how well does the HOT SHOT work for you, I was thinking of putting it in my "89 Blazer and "82 Buick Regal. BTW the Blazer and the Regal have been converted to 134a, the coldest the Blazer will get is 50deg and the Regal will get down to 40deg as long as the car is moving. Both have new compressors, dryers, oriface tube, Pag oil, flushed and vacuum down. Gauge set reads the same for both at 35psi on low side and 195psi on high side at idle.
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06-17-2004, 02:05 PM	#5
Switch Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 27 Location: Maine User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? I have a 96 Blazer with 125k. The A/C does not work, and I'm not sure if it ever will. I don't even know what's wrong with it, we've recharged it 3 or 4 times, but it doesnt last long. I think it's either the condenser or just one big leak.
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06-17-2004, 03:03 PM	#6
aztecaking100 Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 273 Location: BIG "D" Dallas User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? a very common problem on blazers is the compressor going out i have a used car lot and have had about 10 blazers and about 7 of those i have had to switch out the compressor average miles are from 70,000 to 90,000 miles. Good thing i know a guy that can rebuilt them for $98 bucks at autozone its $199.99 bucks exchange and to get warrenty you have to buy the dryer and have it serviced at a qualified repair facility.
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06-17-2004, 03:08 PM	#7
aztecaking100 Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 273 Location: BIG "D" Dallas User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? Quote: Originally Posted by Switch I have a 96 Blazer with 125k. The A/C does not work, and I'm not sure if it ever will. I don't even know what's wrong with it, we've recharged it 3 or 4 times, but it doesnt last long. I think it's either the condenser or just one big leak. autozone does sell sealers that just might plug up the leak if its not that big but if you think there is a big leak all you have to do is buy a can of leak detector you put it in your system and run it for a while and if there is a leak you will get a bright green goop coming out telling you where the leak is. But before putting it in i would suggest going to your local car wash and giving the engine a quick degreasing that way you know exactly where its leaking
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06-17-2004, 09:15 PM	#8
madme Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 322 Location: Oshawa User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? i had a 92 bonneville and it gave me great problems with the ac started with compresor then evaporator twice so wen something goes for me on the truck i'm just going to replace everything from front to back get it over with in one shot.
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06-19-2004, 09:34 AM	#9
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? Quote: Originally Posted by ArBlazer Rlith, how well does the HOT SHOT work for you, I was thinking of putting it in my "89 Blazer and "82 Buick Regal. BTW the Blazer and the Regal have been converted to 134a, the coldest the Blazer will get is 50deg and the Regal will get down to 40deg as long as the car is moving. Both have new compressors, dryers, oriface tube, Pag oil, flushed and vacuum down. Gauge set reads the same for both at 35psi on low side and 195psi on high side at idle. Works very well..do a search for the thread... "Hot Shot Mod" the entire history is there... poconoiejoe, switch was fine, just noted it wasn't getting as cold as I thought it should with r134..., one of our clients is an HVAC specialist and dumped the system and put hot shot in it's place...
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06-20-2004, 08:18 PM	#10
Jimmy-James strip rat Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 177 Location: Northeast Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? 95 jimmy, working ac, 136,000 miles. As long as i have owned it (2 years) no maintenance done to ac. But I don't push my luck as I only flip it on when it hits the 90's.
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05-12-2005, 11:53 AM	#11
madme Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 322 Location: Oshawa User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? well i think my compressor is on its way out making some bad noises
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05-25-2005, 08:13 PM	#12
WadeoH2o Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 Location: SE MI User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? I sold my 94 last summer with 175K miles, the only serivce i did to the AC was add some WD-40 to the clutch when it started to squeak and it worked when I sold it.
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05-28-2005, 02:01 AM	#13
BLAZ1N I'm probably drunk. Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,651 Location: Miami Beach, FL User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? 2000 blazer, 150,000 miles as far as i know it has had no services done....and is ICEY cold
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06-01-2005, 12:34 AM	#14
Tool Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Location: Massachusetts User is: OffLine	Re: quick AC question? '95 Jimmy 201,000 miles, it just quit this spring. I can't get the clutch to kick on???? BUT it was working fine for the last 10 years. Last edited by Tool : 06-01-2005 at 12:35 AM.
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