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1996 Astro Van A/C leak problem NEED HELP!

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AstrOonDubs
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Jul 12, 2011, 1:23 PM

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1996 Astro Van A/C leak problem NEED HELP! Sign In
LAST SUMMER I PUT 1 CAN OF FREON IN AND MECHANIC SAID IT NEEDED 2. SO HE TRYED TO RIP ME OFF AND I DIDNT PUT THE SECOND ONE IN. BUT IS IT THAT IT DIDNT LAST BECAUSE I ONLY PUT ONE IN OR IS IT THAT I HAVE A LEAK? WHEN I DID JUSS PUT ONE CAN IN IT WAS BLOWING PRETTY DAMN COLD BUT LASTED ONLY A COUPLE DAYS. AND IF I DO HAVE A LEAK, IS THERE SOMEONE THAT CAN TELL ME HOW TO REPAIR THID MANNER. IM VERY HANDS-ON SKILLED, AND KNOW HOW TO COMPREHEND. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HIT ME WITH A STEP PROCESS OR A LIST.... THANXXX


Mr.scotty
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Jul 12, 2011, 1:53 PM

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Re: 1996 Astro Van A/C leak problem NEED HELP! Sign In
Theres a A/C leak detector kit you can buy at most auto parts stores.
It has dye in it that shows up with the special light and glasses they give you in the kit.
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Jul 12, 2011, 6:22 PM

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LAST SUMMER I PUT 1 CAN OF FREON IN AND MECHANIC SAID IT NEEDED 2. SO HE TRYED TO RIP ME OFF AND I DIDNT PUT THE SECOND ONE IN.
Oh boy another suicide can victim. Your system holds 2.0 lbs if you have a only a front system. If you have front and rear evaporators, the system holds 3.0 lbs. A typical suicide can of refrigerant is 12 ounces. There are 16 ounces in a pound, so one can isn't going to do it.

You should take your vehicle into a shop that specializes in ac repair and have them evacuate, vacuum, dye, and recharge your system to the correct weight. All your going to do is burn up the ac compressor from a low charge which will result in very costly repairs.

I know you are probably looking at this and thinking, Heck no! I am not going to let some mechanic rip me off, but you should consider finding a reputable shop in your area to repair your ac system. You'll save money in the long run.





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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jul 12, 2011, 6:24 PM)





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