Arctic Air for R12, 3 cans and a Brass Charging Gauge

After decades of reliable service, the AC finally lost refrigerant pressure in my 1980's Toyota at the cusp of summer. AC is all original R12 configuration, never converted to R134a, and parts to convert it are now impossible to find. I was in a real bind and afraid I may never have a working AC again. After dispensing 2 cans of this stuff, the original AC is now working like new, and better than an R134a conversion ever could. Totally a lifesaver product! A couple of points: 1. I saw other reviews stating the refrigerant hose connector doesn't fit. I can confirm that the hose connector on this kit does indeed fit the standard R12 low pressure side hose connection. It's a threaded Schrader type valve. R134a systems (and R12 systems using R134a) use a completely different fitting to avoid mismatching refrigerant. 2. Other reviews complain the kit is advertised as 3lbs, when each of the 3 cans is only 4 ounces. While this "Arctic Air" refrigerant is compatible with R12 systems, it is chemically much lighter than real R12, so you need much less of it by weight to properly charge your system. Each 4oz can is approximately equivalent to 1lb of real R12. 3. Do your research on charging AC systems, and follow the directions. It's not at all like airing up a tire. You can't just go by the gauge pressure. If you aren't careful, it's very easy to way overcharged your system and/or frag your compressor. It's expensive stuff, but you don't need much. Only took 8 ounces (equivalent to 2lbs) to fully charge my AC from zero pressure. Absolutely a bargain compared to the cost of R12 or a conversion to R134a, and a lifesaver for anyone who drives pre-1994 cars and trucks.

Got here quick, worked fine, truck has ac again. Good price for a good product

Worked great!

I have a 1978 Olds Delta 88 where the AC had not been used in 30 years. There was zero pressure in the system. I went to Autozone and borrowed the AC vacuum pump in their loaner tools program. I also had to buy an R12 to R12 hose with a schrader depressor in one end and open in the other end. Relatively cheap. Evacuated the system for 30 minutes. Returned the loaner pump and got my money back. From Arctic Air, I bought one can of their oil that’s compatible with R12, and 4 cans of this R12 substitute, and their hose with gauge. Added everything per directions. So far so good! AC is blowing cold!

It's too expensive. Does not worth it

Came on time and worked like it was supposed to

Worked great on my ‘88 Mazda b2200! A/C blows nice and cold.

Gage worked grea, it’s a little slow getting to you, but it is what it is. Cans wish they were a little bigger but what they sold was just what they said it would be no complaints I would buy again.