I have a 96 S10 with about 171k miles on the 4.6 litre Vortec V6 (a great motor
IMO). I haven't had to do much to it beyond basic repairs with the exception of
a/c work. Because I can't handle the heat, I had to basically get the a/c
system rebuilt/replaced a few years ago. After being taken to the cleaners by
the first shop, I have now had it looked at by a shop where we know each other
and I trust them. A couple days ago I was told the system is charged,
pressurized and not leaking. And it was cooling down to 68 degrees; not too bad
a temp but when the truck was "younger", the a/c used to get so cold as to
almost be painful (I say almost as I love the cold and where shorts year 'round
here in southern WI).
Here is my question: Is there anything that can be done to get the system to be
colder? Or am I SOL because of the newer freon being used? (The guy at the shop
basically said there was nothing else they can do and didn't charge me for the
check up; which is a nice thing.) I plan on cleaning out around and in between
the two radiators this weekend. Hopefully this will help.
TIA for any suggestions
Tim
Dairyland Datsuns
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