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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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2004 Air Conditioner

Went to Firestone for my AC checkup and was told lots of problems in the system. AC low side hose leaking, AC Compressor leaking.
83132 New Drier/Accum $614.99
68438 New Cmpr & Clutch $605.25
59002 R134A Compressor oil $14.56
Remove and replace A/C Compressor $105.00
Remove and replace Receiver Drier $210.00
55073 Suction Line $169.99
Remove and replace Air Cond Hose $52.50
A/C Evacuate and Recharge R134A $75.00
Total Parts, Labor & Tax: 1915.29

The prices on the main parts are much cheaper on Ebay and some dealers.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions WTD.
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Old May 28, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Donot trust Firestone !

They top my list of things not-to-be-trusted. Always trying to sell you junks.
I stopped going there many years ago. The last time it was to repair a flat tire. They kept the car for an extra hour ... just to give me a list of 99 different things I should replaced ... I vowed to stay away since (It happened before every time, didn't bother me as much).
What is the problem with your AC, that you can tell ?
Check the hose (running infront of the radiator, near the oil dipstick) for green freon leak. It costs me a little over $300 to replace (such hose costs a bunch$$$).
Old May 31, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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I agree with Maxfan. That seems like an unreasonable amount of work. They seem like they are trying to rebuild your entire system when odds are its a leaking hose. I have never trusted Firestone with car repairs (or tires for that matter). Find someone else for a second opinion. That is to much money not to shop around a bit.
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