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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Temp of air depends on a few things. If you have a thermometer, stick it in the vent. 50-60 is about right, however if you aren't satified because the others get colder...then have the level of freon checked. It might need a little added.

Always consult a professional or the manual for the proper pressures.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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When working at peak, your A/C should be plenty cold and be as good as theirs. You may want to have it checked out. I just recently had to replace the compressor on mine. Prior to that it had slowly been cooling less and less.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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95 should be the R134A system. As far as I know, it'* still the most common system out there.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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1995 was the first year automakers were mandated by the EPA to discontinue use of R12. Most 94s even have R134a.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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134a will not be nearly as cold as R12........
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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134a will not be nearly as cold as R12........
This is actually more of a misconception. A properly running 134A will get just as cold. I've had both systems on many vehicles and it all depends on the condition of the system and level of freon charge.
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Do we test that on Max AC or regular AC? The thermometer test.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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Kick it on Max and recirculate. That is how you would be running when it'* the hottest out. And I would check it on a good hot day as well.
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