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Subject:Re: Autofrost R-406a
From:Rennie Wible
Date:Thu, 3 May 2001 21:43:20 -0700

$225 is cheaper than the $800 we just paid last month for a 30# bottle
of R-12.

Rennie
VolksDragon@earthlink.net

Terry Kay wrote:
>
> Jason,
> This is not really necessary.
> I have been hearing about a new oil that you put into your system, that
> causes the ester oil for 134, and the R-12 oil to be totally compatible.
> So then you can install 134, wit out changing O-rings, dryer, etc.
> And this stuff is cheap, and better yet it is sold at Wa-Mart !!
> This does work---have a buddy in KY. that used it in his wifes Jeep a
> year ago, and it is still blowing cold.
> The advantage of using the 134 is that it is available anywhere, cheap.
> I am a rock head, sometimes, and I have been very reluctant to use the
> 134, but the price for the R-12, or it's compatible replacements are too
> expensive, and not readily available.
> I have been using 409-A since the new EPA laws arrived, and it does work
> excellent, but it is not available at your local store, and it costs
> $225.00 per 30 lbs. bottle.
> No small amounts can be had.
>
> Good Luck,
>
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> Terry
> 74 Westy (Clementine)
> 85 GL

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