93 Camry A/C coolant

[InstallTech]

Okay.....one major problem solved. Now...On to the minor ones. Does anyone know what type of A/C refrigerant the 5S-FE 93 Camry takes and how much and where I'd pump it into? I know I'm not supposed to be messing with that, but I think it's out of refrigerant anyway, and I just need to recharge it. Gettin' to be about 100 degrees out, and I WANT AIR! Thanks in advance.

[Mike Gerber]

The 93 will take R12 but check the label under the hood to make sure, just in case someone has converted it to R134A. You can't purchase R12 over the counter any longer without a certificate, so if it's still R12 you will have to take it in some place to have it recharged. Be prepaired to pay some heavy dollars for it.

Mike

[InstallTech]

I can't find any label under the hood, and, quite frankly, I wouldn't know what to look for as far as a 134A conversion. ::sigh:: I guess it's to the mechanic for the re-charge. Thanks.

[ProMan]

The ports for R-12 has thread on them. The ones for R134a are quick connect type. If it's not converted, you should still have R-12.

[crazy_bimmer]

I just converted my 92 to 134a refrigerant. It was quick and easy. The low end is in the back left side of the engine bay and the high side(you dont really use it) is right up front. I got a kit from autozone for 30bucks. 3 cans of refrigerant, pressure gauge/filler, and the adapters. It took longer to find the low end cap then it did to fill it. Quick 15min job. Well worth it. I have Ice cold A/c now!

[Brian R.]

You can buy Freeze12 and use it as a replacement for R12. It is available in stores and you can install it yourself.

[InstallTech]

Awesome...thanks for the info, guys. On the 134a conversion...did you end up having to do anything with the actual condensor? I've seen stuff where you have to remove that and change oil in it or something to that effect. And does the Freeze 12 require anything special, or do you just pump it into the system?

[Brian R.]

Freeze12 just pumps in.

[InstallTech]

Can you point me in the direction of the low end cap? pics would be nice, too. thanks in advance

[phatmanmike]

looking at the car from the front, with the hood up, its at the very back of the engine bay, against the firewall, at the back left corner, and its about 8 inches or so down into the engine bay. its kinda down below the passenger side of the engine bay, all the way in the back left corner

[Toysrme]

I refilled this '93 ES 300 with real R12 back in '02 when I got it. Bought it at Autozone without any hassle. Only came in the little cans, but no lame checking for anything. I seem to remember the price was about 50% more than R134a. See if you can find a few cans without any hassle. It's worth it just 'cause freon works better LoL!





Like Brian, I've seen the Freeze12 stuff around too.

[gator2764]

Freeze 12 is the way to go. I have put it in my 95 camry and 92 tercel and it works great. Have had it in about 2 years and no problems at all. It works better than 134 and no changes are needed to add to either system.

[Mike Gerber]

Originally Posted by gator2764

Freeze 12 is the way to go. I have put it in my 95 camry and 92 tercel and it works great. Have had it in about 2 years and no problems at all. It works better than 134 and no changes are needed to add to either system.

Wasn't your 95 Camry R134A? Why would you put Freeze 12 in that when R134A is what it was designed to use and is readily available and cheaper?

Mike

[Brian R.]

With the incompatibility of the fittings, I don't think you can mix the two propellants unless you really work hard at it.