Q: What parts to install a/c into a car manufactured without it?

asked by on March 29, 2018

What parts do I need to install an a/c system into a Honda Civic 2000 DX that was manufactured without a/c? Everything needed?

My car has 145000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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