Where does freon go in a 99 Chevy Monte Carlo?

The freon (refrigerant, now more accurately called R-134a in cars of that era) in a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo is located within the air conditioning system's components. It's not stored in one single, easily accessible place. The refrigerant circulates throughout:

* Compressor: This is the heart of the system, compressing the refrigerant.

* Condenser: Located usually in front of the radiator, this cools and condenses the refrigerant.

* Receiver/Drier: This filters and stores a small amount of refrigerant.

* Expansion Valve (or orifice tube): This controls the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator.

* Evaporator: Located inside the car's dashboard, this cools the air blown into the cabin.

You won't see large tanks or bottles of freon. The refrigerant is contained within the sealed lines and components of the AC system itself. To add or check freon levels, a technician needs specialized equipment to access the system's low-side and high-side ports, typically located near the compressor or receiver/dryer.