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drewbie

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7:45p, 7/17/21

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No. One of those small cans that has a mixture of freon and oil. I think it's 2/3 freon and 1/3 oil and the can I'd guess is about 4-6 oz (Less than half the size of a regular freon can)

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11:21a, 8/3/21

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Finally took it into the shop, and it is the an evaporator core leak. Quote was $2100 because they said it was a time intensive job. Guess I'll see how long I can handle this heat. Driving w/ the windows down is not that bad, it is when I have to drive the kids around that I worry...

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In reply to drewbie • 1:47p, 8/4/21

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If you're mechanically inclined YouTube how to replace the core. Then take it to the shop for a recharge & you'll save $1600

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In reply to will.mcg • 5:11p, 8/4/21

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will.mcg said:
If you're mechanically inclined YouTube how to replace the core. Then take it to the shop for a recharge & you'll save $1600

I'm still thinking about it. I'm good at following directions, but not good at ad libbing or trouble shooting any problems that might pop up.

I called another shop in town and they quoted me about $1200-1300 if that's the problem. They will do their own diagnostics first, but it's much more reasonable.