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Horseless carriages & accoutrements

WeaverWeaver Breakfast WitchHashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
edited March 2007 in Social Entropy++
This thread is about cars, what you drive, what you know, what you can fix, and most directly, if you can help me fix an issue.

My AC does not work. I curently drive a 1990 Mercury Sable because even though I make a lot of money, I also am trying to clear every last dollar of my debt and the car gets me from the house to the bus park & ride, where I catch a bus to work every day.

However, summer is coming up, and with no AC I am doomed to several months of sweating my ass off in my car every day. This was already a problem when I bought the car, and I don't know if it's just out of freon or if the storage system has a crack in it.

Please help me. How can I find out if my freon storage is cracked or if I just need a freon recharge?

Weaver on
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  • RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    sounds like it's broken

    a mechanic can usually tell you what's wrong with it for free

    Raneados on
  • RankenphileRankenphile Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood.Registered User, Moderator Mod Emeritus
    edited March 2007
    seriously weaver, what the fuck "weeaboo" invasion are you fucking talking about

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  • WeaverWeaver Breakfast Witch Hashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Hey there. Does this new title fall in with current UN regulations on not pissing anyone off ever

    Weaver on
  • WeaverWeaver Breakfast Witch Hashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Raneados wrote: »
    sounds like it's broken

    a mechanic can usually tell you what's wrong with it for free

    No they charge $100 to tell what they need to fix, and then charge at least $1500 for that

    Weaver on
  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Weaver what the hell you are in Seattle how hot could it possibly get.

    Also I now co-lease a 06 VW Passat.

    Abracadaniel on
  • WeaverWeaver Breakfast Witch Hashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    It gets near 100F in the summer

    Weaver on
  • pavelpavel Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Weaver wrote: »
    It gets near 100F in the summer

    What the hell, that's almost as bad as here.

    Abracadaniel on
  • pavelpavel Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Weaver wrote: »
    It gets near 100F in the summer

    Filthy lies.

    In any case, if I can survive a summer in Texas without AC, you'll live. Just roll down all the windows and smash out the windshield to get that extra breeze going.

    Oh, and never stop driving.

    pavel on
  • WeaverWeaver Breakfast Witch Hashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Seriously does anyone know anything about vehicle AC systems?

    Weaver on
  • WeaverWeaver Breakfast Witch Hashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Smart Hero wrote: »
    Weaver wrote: »
    It gets near 100F in the summer

    What the hell, that's almost as bad as here.

    Yeah but it's only for a few days out of the year and then it goes back into the 80's.

    Weaver on
  • RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Weaver wrote: »
    Raneados wrote: »
    sounds like it's broken

    a mechanic can usually tell you what's wrong with it for free

    No they charge $100 to tell what they need to fix, and then charge at least $1500 for that

    go to a better mechanic

    a lot of them do free questions and a quick looky-loo

    Raneados on
  • MGS3-SSMGS3-SS Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I drive a car with 4 wheels. Ain't that super?!

    MGS3-SS on
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  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Raneados wrote: »
    Weaver wrote: »
    Raneados wrote: »
    sounds like it's broken

    a mechanic can usually tell you what's wrong with it for free

    No they charge $100 to tell what they need to fix, and then charge at least $1500 for that

    go to a better emchanic

    a lot of them do free questions and a quick looky-loo

    emchanic?

    e=mc^hanic?

    potatoe on
  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Weaver wrote: »
    Smart Hero wrote: »
    Weaver wrote: »
    It gets near 100F in the summer

    What the hell, that's almost as bad as here.

    Yeah but it's only for a few days out of the year and then it goes back into the 80's.

    Oh then shut up and quit whining dude, it's like, 85 here all year round except for this winter has actually been pretty nice.

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  • pavelpavel Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Well, you could try to have it filled with freon. If it all leaks out and kills some baby seals, then you know you're looking at a crack.

    Go to the library, get a chilton's manual, and crawl under the car and try to trace the AC system, I guess. Or go to a real life human being who actually knows something about this.

    pavel on
  • WrenWren ninja_bird Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I want to drive around in a gundam. that would be so kawaii ^__________________^

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Sweating your ass off? It barely gets hot here, from what I've been told. Roll your windows down and suck it up.

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  • RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    Raneados wrote: »
    Weaver wrote: »
    Raneados wrote: »
    sounds like it's broken

    a mechanic can usually tell you what's wrong with it for free

    No they charge $100 to tell what they need to fix, and then charge at least $1500 for that

    go to a better emchanic

    a lot of them do free questions and a quick looky-loo

    emchanic?

    e=mc^hanic?



    man what are you talking about

    there's no edit tag on my post

    Raneados on
  • Eastern GlowEastern Glow Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I hate cars. I long to live in a place where walking and bicycles are acceptable modes of transportation.

    Maybe in Japan, oh no I said it shi-

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  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    i came from a family that didn't believe in using AC no matter how hot it was

    95 degree weather?
    too bad, no AC for the 4 hour trip across the state

    potatoe on
  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Raneados wrote: »
    potatoe wrote: »
    Raneados wrote: »
    Weaver wrote: »
    Raneados wrote: »
    sounds like it's broken

    a mechanic can usually tell you what's wrong with it for free

    No they charge $100 to tell what they need to fix, and then charge at least $1500 for that

    go to a better emchanic

    a lot of them do free questions and a quick looky-loo

    emchanic?

    e=mc^hanic?

    man what are you talking about

    there's no edit tag on my post

    i really love the increased ability to ninja-edit posts on the new forums

    i abuse it greatly

    potatoe on
  • RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I hate cars. I long to live in a place where walking and bicycles are acceptable modes of transportation.

    Maybe in Japan, oh no I said it shi-

    have fun sweating like a pig and being late all the time

    I bet you smell

    Raneados on
  • Eastern GlowEastern Glow Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Raneados wrote: »
    I hate cars. I long to live in a place where walking and bicycles are acceptable modes of transportation.

    Maybe in Japan, oh no I said it shi-

    have fun sweating like a pig and being late all the time

    I bet you smell

    But petroleum is murder! Don't you feel bad for killing your children?

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  • WeretacoWeretaco Cubicle Gangster Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    It probably needs to be recharged. As far as I know though, they won't be using Freon anymore and you'll have to convert to the new style unless yours has been converted already. Unless you can find a mechanic around who happens to have a tank of freon kicking around and has looser morals.

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  • jwalkjwalk Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Cars are awesome. I love my car. I specially like revving the engine really loud in the vicinity of bicycles and pedestrians. Keeps them on their toes.

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  • Eastern GlowEastern Glow Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Cars are murder and by driving so much you are just supporting terrorism!

    Nah, just joshing, I drive a big white car that gets like 10 miles to the gallon and I use it to drive over babies and the handicapped.

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  • LardalishLardalish Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Ive got a 2001 Nissan Altima, blown out speakers which I hope to replace over the summer. NOthin special. Just figured Id mention my little piece of normalicy.

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  • scarlet st.scarlet st. Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    I think I'm going to get my license in May. I don't think I'll buy a car though.

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  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    i don't have a car

    i kind of wish i did

    potatoe on
  • Penguin IncarnatePenguin Incarnate King of Kafiristan Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    My car hasn't had air conditioning for ten years. Something about Honda not making antique parts prevents it from getting fixed.

    And Weaver, aren't you a vet? Shouldn't you be able to nut up and deal with not having air conditiong? I've driven my car for four years without AC in a piece of the world that I'm certain is hotter than yours, and I have somehow managed.

    With that said, I cannot wait to get a new car. I hear they've started to make them with CD players and sun roofs that don't leak every time it rains.

    Is there any truth to these rumors?

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  • bongibongi regular
    edited March 2007
    my mum just bought the car i recommended her i win

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  • DynagripDynagrip Break me a million hearts HoustonRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2007
    I think AC shit usually requires professionals.

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  • Penguin IncarnatePenguin Incarnate King of Kafiristan Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    Someone call Jean Reno.

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  • WeaverWeaver Breakfast Witch Hashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    The ability to deal with being uncomfortable and the ability to deal with insane amounts of pain does not mean that is my prefered method of traveling through life you fucking retards.

    Weaver on
  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    all i could get was janet reno

    good enough?

    potatoe on
  • WeaverWeaver Breakfast Witch Hashus BrowniusRegistered User regular
    edited March 2007
    "oh jesus I could be all hot & sweat all summer or look into getting my AC fixed guess I'll just be sweaty because I want ot be a REAL MAN"

    Weaver on
  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    haha

    i thought he meant veterinarian when he said vet and i was confused

    but in retrospect i was being a dumb face

    potatoe on
  • Eastern GlowEastern Glow Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    AC is for pussies and terrorists.

    Real men sweat artificial coolant through their pores.

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  • scarlet st.scarlet st. Registered User regular
    edited March 2007
    potatoe wrote: »
    all i could get was janet reno

    good enough?

    Not nearly.

    Watch the goddamn movie.

    scarlet st. on
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