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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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if anyone in the dfw needs an older car recharged with r12 i came across a 25lb bottle and can refill your ride if you need it, i dont want to hear how its bad for the environment im just trying to provide a service for people in need, so if youve got a classic and you need freon but dont want to convert hit me up
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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that stuff is way way colder then the r132a

just wish i could retro grade from R132a to R12
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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You mean R134a? R12 costs a ton and you have to have a license in most states to even buy it. My AC blows nice and cold here in Florida
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 03:57 AM
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i got a full bottle for a good price no liscence needed, just let me know if anyone is in need
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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What year did they stop using it? Wasn't it early 90's? Just curious is all. I remember back in 2000 you could buy the big tank for over 300 bucks in MD if you had a license but now R134a is getting more expensive too
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 05:28 AM
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Ike 92 they stopped using r12, now they're moving from 134, if they don't change it they can't sell new stuff
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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I blame it all on tree hugging hippies! I hear all these older folk talking about how they used to ride their bikes behind the bug sprayer trucks back in the 60's because it was fun to be in a fog.... now-a-days, you can't use spray paint within 500 square miles of a city without going to jail for life... then again, A/C used to be the 2-60 style!
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