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I’ll keep this short.
Haven’t had AC in 4 years. Last time I ‘did it myself’ (walmart diy product), 2 months later my transmission seized while blowing cold air.
Question, because I’m scared. Can I properly replace my parts, charge my system without leaks, and not worry about my transmission depredating or failing in the near future?
Thanks.
-Worried and it’s getting really hot here.
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I’m not sure how those two issues are related. I am sure you could probably do it yourself again. Unless you loosened the trans lines when you worked on the AC and fluid leaked out, the trans issue has got to be unrelated.
The transmission may have cooling lines leading to the radiator. If those are bent or broken, the transmission could overheat and go caput.
Is your car a v6 or 4 cylinder?
I own a 1997 Camry with the 4 cylinder engine. I replaced the ac compressor last year and it was pretty easy.4. my coolant is in good shape but you bring up a really good point because I’m honestly not too knowledgeable when it comes to line in integrity. I do have a slight leak somewhere, but most of my closed systems seem to be operating nicely. Good call for a check up on those pipes. Are they exclusively in the front or do I need to dive deeper?
1.) Take it to a shop and pay for the labor to get the system evacuated, purged, and sealed back up. Seriously it’s illegal to vent refrigerant into the atmosphere and probably not all that healthy to get a face full of refrigerant if it is still pressurized.
2.) Buy some refrigerant and rent a set of A/C pressure gauges (w/ hoses) from your local auto store, also grab some UV dye
3.) Take it all home and fill up the system
4.) When you notice it start to get less cool take it back to the shop and have them check for leaks with that awesome UV dye you put in.
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