R-134 is the standard in vehicles produced starting in 1994 and it one-third the price of R-12 that was used in vehicles produced prior to 1994. A complete evacuation and recharge of a system with dye added takes about an hour and ½ of labor along with the dye and refrigerant needed and can range from about $180.00 to over $300.00 again depending on how much freon/refrigerant and the type is needed. So you can be into a top off for as little as $50.00 again depending on how much freon/refrigerant is used and what type R-12 is substantially more expensive. Freon is charged by the ounce and a vehicle can hold anywhere from about 14 ounces up to 48 ounces in some of the older vehicles. Depending upon whether a few ounces are added or a complete evacuation and recharge with freon and dye are suggested the price can vary. If the freon/refrigerant is determined to be low and the leak is not obvious then dye needs to be added to the system along with more freon to pressurize and operate the system properly. This inspection can take anywhere between ½ to an 1 hour of labor time, depending on the specific make and model of vehicle and how easy it is to access the location of the air conditioning components. In the first article we discussed the process of an air conditioning inspection which is checking the operation of the compressor, it’s clutch and belt, checking the high and low pressures of the system while operating, check proper control panel operation, checking heater blower fan and engine cooling fan for operation, check for restrictions in the system, check for proper air flow through the condenser and evaporator, checking for obvious leaks. It is not needed for the operation of a vehicle. Even though most vehicles produced today are equipped with air conditioning it is still a luxury option. Please check with your local Jiffy Lube ® service center for specific services offered.This is the conclusion of a 3 part article about the air conditioning system of vehicles.
Not all services are offered at each Jiffy Lube ® location. Jiffy Lube ® recommends following manufacturer recommendations, where applicable, for maintenance schedules and service intervals. If you notice that your vehicle isn’t cooling, visit Jiffy Lube ® for A/C evacuation and recharge. Over time, an A/C system begins to lose its charge and become contaminated.
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The refrigerant then moves through the A/C lines and into the condenser, where the refrigerant cools as heat is released outside of the passenger compartment, and the refrigerant returns to a liquid.įor the system to work optimally, the system must have the proper amount of refrigerant and be free of contaminants. While in a gas state, the refrigerant passes through the evaporator, capturing heat. Inside this closed system, the refrigerant is exposed to high and low pressure, forcing it to change states between gas and liquid in order to capture and then release heat. The compressor, driven by the vehicle’s drive belt, pumps the refrigerant through the A/C system. Your vehicle’s air conditioning system, or A/C, cools and removes moisture from the air inside of your vehicle using three main components: the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator. The Jiffy Lube ® A/C evacuation and recharge is designed for periodic maintenance rather than A/C repair, but rest assured that Jiffy Lube ® can recommend the next steps to be taken to get you’re A/C system up and running. Jiffy Lube ® does not recommend servicing systems with detected leaks or damage.
If no leaks or damage are found, they evacuate the refrigerant from the system, vacuum test and recharge the air conditioning system using the appropriate refrigerant according to your vehicle manufacturer's specification. Then the team checks the operation of the air conditioning compressor. Jiffy Lube ® visually inspects the air conditioning compressor drive belt, serpentine belt and all accessible components for cracks, leaks and damage. A properly working A/C keeps you and everyone else in the vehicle comfortable and cool all the way to your destination. A vehicle without cool air conditioning can be a sweaty and uncomfortable ride.
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