Paladin Neutral Newbie June 12, 2005 Share June 12, 2005 Hi guys, I was at Pasir Ris SPC petrol station workshop last weekend to charge up my car aircon refrigerant. I was shocked to be quoted $31! The technican tell me that it is because of shortage of refrigerant world wide and hence the price had gone up. I used to only paid $15~$18 for the service. As I was in a rush and my aircon is not cold so I gotta give in and paid for the service. How true is his claim? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo 1st Gear June 12, 2005 Share June 12, 2005 definitely not $15.... tat must hv been years ago. then again, when is the last time u serviced ur aircon? most new cars does not need topping up of gas. this is a sign of trouble on the horizon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Neutral Newbie June 12, 2005 Author Share June 12, 2005 Yes I know. Probably the cooling coil or somewhere is leaking slowly. Don't have time to get it rectify yet.. likely gonna take a day I guess. I still manage to top up at a Kaki Bukit workshop for $18 early last month.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberet Neutral Newbie June 12, 2005 Share June 12, 2005 did mine at $20 a month ago only.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tploh Clutched June 12, 2005 Share June 12, 2005 I thought I saw something like $15-18 in Changi Road. But there may be hidden charges... I would say $20 is the market norm. Never heard of the world shortage. Wonder what is causing it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear June 12, 2005 Share June 12, 2005 (edited) If there is shortage, then itis R12 refrigerant. Most up to currect cars use R134a. This one no shortage. Car must be damn old to be using such a refrigerant. R12 is more expensive than R134a. Edited June 12, 2005 by Genie47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo 1st Gear June 13, 2005 Share June 13, 2005 well, u hv to do it cos if it leaks bad, that may damage ur compressor can easily seet u back by $400 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Neutral Newbie June 13, 2005 Author Share June 13, 2005 It is leaking very slowly. Per charge can last about a month. Hope can find time to visit the workshop sometime this two weeks.. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Neutral Newbie June 13, 2005 Author Share June 13, 2005 (edited) Yes I am pretty sure my lancer is using R134a. That shop is a con shop men.. Guys watchout for this workshop, not sure if it belongs to SPC or not.. but it is within the petrol station and the mechanics wear the SPC shirt. It is along Pasir Ris Drive 4. U can't missed it. Its the only petrol station along that road. Edited June 13, 2005 by Paladin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniellee76sg Clutched June 13, 2005 Share June 13, 2005 i did mine at chip soon auto supply (tampines industrial area)last sunday 12.6.05 only $15.00 they open on sundays as well... cheers!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 13, 2005 Share June 13, 2005 How do you know they have fully charge up your air con system !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El69 Neutral Newbie June 13, 2005 Share June 13, 2005 Overcharging of ac gas will result in ineffective cooling after the car has warmed up. Just like overfilling of engine oil, more does not mean better as it will shorten compressor lifespan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear June 13, 2005 Share June 13, 2005 Yes I am aware of the damage caused by overfilling. Frankly most of the shops will underfill than overfill because they just don't have the right gas weighting scale!! Filling by just reading the manifold gauge is not accurate and especially for R134a filled system,the only way is by weighing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic June 13, 2005 Share June 13, 2005 My friend also got con by that SPC shop and he lives just besides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Neutral Newbie June 14, 2005 Author Share June 14, 2005 Thanks for reminding me! Yes I used to service my car there... how can I forget.. Ok.. will try to go this weekend and get it fix once and for all... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear June 14, 2005 Share June 14, 2005 I topped up my "OLD" a/c gas about 1 year ago for abt $24 at a shop along Pasir Panjang Rd. The ass-hole told me it's due to gharmen increased tax on "old' type gas as it's not eco-friendly. I was in a hurry & needed the car to b cool the next day, so I didn't argue. I think I saw A/c gas top-up in JB for RM15. Anyone tried??? The "old" gas sud b much cheaper there as many old cars still using it & no such tax over there. Maybe next time I go there but I try Markool first to see his prices as a gauge of the market prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniellee76sg Clutched June 15, 2005 Share June 15, 2005 market price is definetly $15. duno wat type of gas they provide... there are so many places aroung ubi n tampines where u can just check price. cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear June 15, 2005 Share June 15, 2005 Thanks. I tot the guy sounded like a hustler, but I was in a hurry, so paid extra for the rush. If $15 in SG, them it's OK to fill here. If done in MY, I save only a few $$$. Nowadays got 2 types of gas. The old Freon gas & the new Freon free type. Old cars prob use the old type & most new cars use new type. New gas is quite ex to top up. Cannot interchange both types of gas without extensive modifications to the whole AC system though. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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