Scootaloo's A/C quit working on me! (now diagnosed)

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well, I stopped by my Local Chevy Dealer this afternoon to see how much the damage would have been had I been completely car stupid; and the quote I got was an EYE WATERING $809.69! they wanted $564.70 FOR LABOR ALONE; and they quoted 5 Hours, which puts their Labor Rate RIGHT AT $100 An Hour! then they were going to charge me $20 for a Bottle of Dex-Cool, and $25 for the Refrigerant! and of course, the Condenser was $200, so The STEALER is DEFINITELY OUT.

At that money you can buy the tools and do it your self. And then you will have some AC skilz

[2010AveoLT]

At that money you can buy the tools and do it your self. And then you will have some AC skilz

Hell, I did the math last night, and if I bought the gauges and vacuum pump from harbor freight; I'd be able to do the job myself for a mere $328.46 and that INCLUDES the condenser but doesn't include replacement refrigerant (I have replacement o-rings from replacing the condenser from my old car)

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Buy a good AC repair book. I had the haynes from years ago when I took care of my truck. The theory behind AC is weird and well worth understanding is you wanna go pro. Seriously how can a hot liquid make my air cool? Once you understand that then it starts making sense.

Since you are replacing the condenser, you have a low point in the system. Force air into and push out the old oil and measure the right amount into the system. You may have to replace the dryer.

[2010AveoLT]

Buy a good AC repair book. I had the haynes from years ago when I took care of my truck. The theory behind AC is weird and well worth understanding is you wanna go pro. Seriously how can a hot liquid make my air cool? Once you understand that then it starts making sense.

Since you are replacing the condenser, you have a low point in the system. Force air into and push out the old oil and measure the right amount into the system. You may have to replace the dryer.

If I remember correctly, the drier is a part of the condenser assembly; and as I mentioned to Tim (Daox) I've taken training in automotive repair, which included HVAC training.

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Excellent! Take picture of the dissemble and repair. You are on your way! Do buy gauges that show negative. It will show how good of vacuum you have on it. I bought a cheap gauge and I could never tell if I had my vacuum on long enough. Now I have a good set.

[2010AveoLT]

Excellent! Take picture of the dissemble and repair. You are on your way! Do buy gauges that show negative. It will show how good of vacuum you have on it. I bought a cheap gauge and I could never tell if I had my vacuum on long enough. Now I have a good set.

the Harbor Freight ones I'm eyeing has the Inches of Mercury Scale on the Low Side Gauge; and its only $50!

[2010AveoLT]

the Harbor Freight ones I'm eyeing has the Inches of Mercury Scale on the Low Side Gauge; and its only $50!

The first piece to fix my A/C has been acquired! This is Harbor Freight 60806 gauge set; if anyone is interested in which one it is.

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And
2010AveoLT is on his way to world domination! Ha Ha HA He will become a master of refrigerant.

[2010AveoLT]

And
2010AveoLT is on his way to world domination! Ha Ha HA He will become a master of refrigerant.

*Insert evil maniacal laughter here*

[AndrewButler05]

*Wanders onto Harbor Freight's site to buy a set for future use*

IAS, I might come next year if I have any issues. lol




*slowly flies away*