price to recover R134a and related questions

[msrichmond]

If I take my car to a shop with one of those fancy Sun machines for AC service, how much should I expect to pay to have the R134a recovered?

Will the machine be able to tell how much got pulled out?

When I recharge the system, will I have to add any oil?

I am planning to do some hose alterations. Will I have to replace my used-for-1000 miles receiver/dryer?

Thanks!

[tbirdtbird]

Typically about $100.
Yes the machine will tell how much was pulled out.
You will not need to add any oil.
Yes, whenever the system is opened the R/D should be replaced.
Try to find a MACS certified shop, they are better trained.

[msrichmond]

Typically about $100.
Yes the machine will tell how much was pulled out.
You will not need to add any oil.
Yes, whenever the system is opened the R/D should be replaced.
Try to find a MACS certified shop, they are better trained.

THANK YOU!

[Tim]

Some shops will do it for free. But you don't get the refrigerant back unless you return for the recharge. Then there are the recharge fees.