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Old 03-29-2013, 05:43 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by H-Man View Post
I gained almost 30 MPG by fixing my AC system...








By buying an economy car with R134a AC to drive instead of a 3 ton station wagon with a 7.4l engine, a 3 speed non locking up torque converter automatic, and a R12 AC system that had leaked the R12 out years ago.
I have already saved the cost of the car in gas.
...sounds like my Dad's suggestion for "how to" fix my first jalopy: "...jack up the radiator cap, son, and drive a new car under it..."
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