How do I make my A/C much colder???

I've got a 1992 Civic CX hatch and the a/c isn't that cold. It's ok but it could really be much colder. I mean hell, I road in a Geo Metro that blew colder than this and it's getting hot here in New Orleans. I've noticed that many 5G Civics have pretty weak a/c systems. How can I make it colder?

Have you checked the coolant? :confused: What do they use now? RU135....

Go have it checked out, probably needs a recharge... or it may not have A/C just a nice little fan that blows air in your face :finger:

The 5G Civic uses the older, more expensive coolant. What do the newer cars use now? I think it's called R-12.

I've been in an old civic...like ~90s and the air contitioning made the car like a freezer. I think those are out because they pollute or something

the new coolant is just as good....i had to have my last car converted to the new coolant. It was still just as cold..if not more. I would get the coolant refilled and make sure your ac unit is running properly.

Coolant goes in the radiator,Freon goes in the A/C system.Cars pre about 95 used r12 freon,newer cars use r134.R12 freon is very expensive because the government does not allow its production.A typical cars uses about 3 pounds of freon,an r12 recharge will probably cost over $200.Have a professional mechanic convert your system to r134 and you will be a happy camper.:)

He wouldnt necessarily be happier. Converting to R134 requires more than just a recharge with R134. If he's using a stock compressor, its gotta be swapped for one that R134 compatible, and once that's replaced, you still have to fluch out the system and replace a few more parts as well, some a little more costly than others.

I know this cause I converted my '88 to R134 myself. It was a good experience, but if your goin gto have this done at a shop, you're gonna pay somewhere around $1000, probably a little more if you dont have a local 'hook me up' guy.

If it is low on freon, and needs a recharge, something you need to realize is that it has a leak somewhere. Otherwise it wouldn't need a recharge. Freon does not break down and dissipate through the AC lines.

Only get a convertion done if you are going to keep the car around for while and want ot save money on future AC work should it become necessary.

Thanx for the info. I don't think I'll do a conversion just yet. I did a price check and it was about a G...too much if the a/c is running ok. Maybe in the future when I get another car I'll see about learning to do it myself. But thanx yall.