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Apr 13, 2021 2:43 AM

12-Oz Interdynamics EZ Chill R-134a Refill with Oil & Leak Sealer

$4.95

$25

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+ 2.5% SD Cashback & Free Store Pickupat Advance Auto Parts
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Advance Auto Parts has 12-Oz Interdynamics EZ Chill R-134a Refill with Oil & Leak Sealer on sale for $4.95. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Select free store or curbside pickup where stock permits.

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Features:
  • Restores lost refrigerant and oil
  • Contains leak sealer to help seal most common leaks in rubber hoses, gaskets and O-rings
  • Refill uses EZ Chill recharge hose

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  • Return or exchange any item with original purchase receipt within 45 days as NEW requires that item must be in original condition and packaging, unopened and uninstalled, including all original materials supplied with the item. Returns that do not meet these criteria will be denied. Items returned for warranty may be exchanged or refunded at our discretion. Credit will be issued to the same card used for purchase; card must be present at time of return.
  • Advance Auto Parts return policy here

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Advance Auto Parts has 12-Oz Interdynamics EZ Chill R-134a Refill with Oil & Leak Sealer on sale for $4.95. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Select free store or curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to staff member f12_26 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Restores lost refrigerant and oil
  • Contains leak sealer to help seal most common leaks in rubber hoses, gaskets and O-rings
  • Refill uses EZ Chill recharge hose

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
About this store:
  • Return or exchange any item with original purchase receipt within 45 days as NEW requires that item must be in original condition and packaging, unopened and uninstalled, including all original materials supplied with the item. Returns that do not meet these criteria will be denied. Items returned for warranty may be exchanged or refunded at our discretion. Credit will be issued to the same card used for purchase; card must be present at time of return.
  • Advance Auto Parts return policy here

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Apr 15, 2021 3:05 AM
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fsu67Apr 15, 2021 3:05 AM
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Quote from garycoleman View quoted comment :
These are called suicide cans because the sealers will kill your compressor. It's better to fix the leak by replacing the part causing it then refill with pure refrigerant.
Has very little leak sealer in this can to do much harm, you must be talking about compressed A/C sealant that stuff is pure glue in a can that will pretty much clog the system in time. This stuff has very little sealant, just enough for the smallest minute leak.
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Apr 15, 2021 3:08 AM
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6700i6700Apr 15, 2021 3:08 AM
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Quote from fido14dido View quoted comment :
Learned earlier this month that CA requires a $10 deposit for a can of R134 that can be refunded within 90 days. Another stupid CA thing
don't blame CA that Refrigerants are terrible for the environment. Everyone should care about this.
https://insideclimatenews.org/new...rigerants/
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Apr 15, 2021 3:11 AM
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empirefalls1Apr 15, 2021 3:11 AM
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Couple of thoughts
Saw this at Walmart today on Clearance for , ahum, $11
Last year i bought the Walmart "SuperTec brand AC refill....i have done AC refills many times over the past decades. Anyways, The SuperTec brand can...broke half way though getting the refill done. Returned the can but the whole deal wasted time.
Apr 15, 2021 3:20 AM
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FreePicklesApr 15, 2021 3:20 AM
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My understanding is this leak sealer stuff basically means your A/C compressor has to be replaced entirely if it ever requires service.
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Apr 15, 2021 3:27 AM
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AreWeThereYetApr 15, 2021 3:27 AM
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Ask any mechanic worth their salt and they will tell you NEVER use refrigerant with sealer. Marketed for dummies who don't know better.
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Apr 15, 2021 4:25 AM
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garycolemanApr 15, 2021 4:25 AM
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Quote from FreePickles View quoted comment :
My understanding is this leak sealer stuff basically means your A/C compressor has to be replaced entirely if it ever requires service.
Yes mechanics don't want their expensive A/C service machines to be contaminated with sealer and other chemicals. You will also have to replace the condenser, evaporator, receiver/drier, and hoses.
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Apr 15, 2021 4:27 AM
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-codApr 15, 2021 4:27 AM
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I got a couple cans for my old Land Cruiser today and added one in while using an adapter to tell the pressure. Worked just fine.

A lot of negatives about the sealer in the comments, but some people don't have new cars or simply don't care putting a $5 can of refrigerant that does the job in.
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Apr 15, 2021 4:40 AM
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garycolemanApr 15, 2021 4:40 AM
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Quote from fsu67 View quoted comment :
Has very little leak sealer in this can to do much harm, you must be talking about compressed A/C sealant that stuff is pure glue in a can that will pretty much clog the system in time. This stuff has very little sealant, just enough for the smallest minute leak.
Yes it is quite harmful.

I suggest DuPont / Chemours pure R134a. After my condenser sprung a leak, I replaced it myself. Then I vacuumed the system for 2 hours to remove the moisture. Finally added specified amount of refrigerant oil and recharged with DuPont pure R134a using a real A/C manifold gauge set to make sure low and high pressure sides are correct. Cools great, 40*F at the vents with 95*F ambient temperature.
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Apr 15, 2021 4:42 AM
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KYBOSHApr 15, 2021 4:42 AM
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Its been my experience that these types of sealers are really only intended to mend rubber o-rings and seals on your AC system which have deteriorated over time. Sort of like high mileage motor oils say they try to rejuvenate your gaskets.

But if you have a small hole on any of the metal parts themselves this will do nothing more than slow it down.... maybe. For those holes you should look towards a product like Rectoseal AC leak freeze. You can google how it works.

This is a great price for this product but be aware that your vehicle may not use the type oil it comes with. I know hybrids use a special type oil in their AC system and they say if there is even a trace of any other oil you'll run the very real risk of destroying your AC system.
Apr 15, 2021 4:48 AM
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SmartCalendar8460Apr 15, 2021 4:48 AM
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Quote from garycoleman View quoted comment :
These are called suicide cans because the sealers will kill your compressor. It's better to fix the leak by replacing the part causing it then refill with pure refrigerant.

hmm replacing the part for my sonata would have been $400+ used one of these w/ a guage careful not to overfill.
Apr 15, 2021 5:43 AM
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80isApr 15, 2021 5:43 AM
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Oil & Leak Sealer . . . i am out
Apr 15, 2021 5:48 AM
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80isApr 15, 2021 5:48 AM
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Quote from AreWeThereYet View quoted comment :
Ask any mechanic worth their salt and they will tell you NEVER use refrigerant with sealer. Marketed for dummies who don't know better.
the rule book:

Never use refrigerant with sealer
Never use coolant with sealer
Never use oil with sealer

Only use sealer on tire, if you can't find a nail.
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Apr 15, 2021 5:49 AM
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OhFrugalApr 15, 2021 5:49 AM
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Anyway to retrofit home dehumidifiers for charging with any of these Freon's? I hate throwing out the whole unit every two or three years just because the coolant has evaporated or something leaving only iced pipes but so far no choice. When I started my living in Cincinnati 40 years ago, the local garbage compactor area was a small mound. Now it has grown to a big mountain glowing in the night with all the radioactive waste Smilie
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Apr 15, 2021 6:16 AM
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DoobieBrotherApr 15, 2021 6:16 AM
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Quote from garycoleman View quoted comment :
Yes it is quite harmful.

I suggest DuPont / Chemours pure R134a. After my condenser sprung a leak, I replaced it myself. Then I vacuumed the system for 2 hours to remove the moisture. Finally added specified amount of refrigerant oil and recharged with DuPont pure R134a using a real A/C manifold gauge set to make sure low and high pressure sides are correct. Cools great, 40*F at the vents with 95*F ambient temperature.
Gosh I forgot about that.. yea there a few different PEG oil formulas.. Almost thought this was a good deal too, but you really need to be careful.

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Apr 15, 2021 6:20 AM
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IamWUApr 15, 2021 6:20 AM
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5$ isn't really that great for this. Luke warm maybe if you really are in need of a can to revitalize your rubber components.. I just looked online and autozone has one for 9$ with the garbo stop leak + r134a

But seriously for most people who just need a recharge. Go to your nearest autozone or o reilly's and buy a can of their straight r134. Don't spend 20-30$ on those dumb cans with garbage additives and built in half ass gauges. 6$ gets your 12 oz of pure r134a, normal price; my stores usually sell a smaller 6oz for a little more than 3$.

Other auto shops may work too, but what you are looking for is an auto store that lets you borrow their AC recharge tool rental... it's free of charge, just a deposit. Buy a small can and do the recharge in the parking lot... takes no more than 10 mins to do it properly. you can even hook the gauge up first to see how low you are before you buy the can...

Watch a couple youtube videos before you go. Seriously 15 minutes of tutorials on 2x playback and you're good to know the basics.
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