Ken,

When I last researched alternatives, I found that they were mixes and
because of different vapor pressures of the components, each leaked at a
different rate.  So, if you need to add refrigerant, you need to evacuate
the system and refill from scratch.  Since all auto air conditioners leak
by design (just like gas struts), the day will come when you have to do
this.

I noticed that the Freeze-12 info doesn't mention this.  Has something
changed?

I got my license several years ago by mail for $20.  I have been refilling
with R12 and the price has been coming down.  I haven't checked the price
this year yet, but last year it was about $12 a can.

Mike  84 GL,  58 BMW Isetta

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From:   KENWILFY@AOL.COM[SMTP:KENWILFY@AOL.COM]
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Sent:   Wednesday, June 09, 1999 6:48 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Adventures in Air Conditioning 2

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