Where can I buy air conditioning fluid for a 1989 Mercury Topaz - I was told this fluid was no longer available but there must be a substitute - Thanks?

Answer 1

This car came from the factory with R12 Freon installed. There is no substitute for R12, per sey. R12 is no longer produced, and if you find any old stock it is extremely expensive. As you need to add refrigerant, this indicates you have a leak. If you have a leak, it is illegal to add refrigerant without repairing the leak. As you do not have the knowledge or tools to accomplish this, take your car to a A/C shop and have them repair the leak. Then have them convert this system over to R134a and charge the system properly. This will be far cheaper than adding R12 even if you can find some. You will come out money ahead and with the leak repaired and system charged.