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Tiny
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  • 1997 GMC SUBURBAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
A/C system has a leak somewhere. 1st mechanic charged it up and within a week it was no longer cold. Now another mechanic wants to charge it up again. Pay for that to detect where the leak is. I realize it could be leaking from several different places. Cost for detecting leak "should" be around? What are some examples of the leak problem could be? Prices. Dare I ask?
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Thursday, May 26th, 2011 AT 11:02 PM

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Tiny
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It has 3 major components and the leak is usually in one of the 3 but actually could be anywhere. Most shops will diagnose and leak check the system for under $50 and many will credit that toward the repairs. One method is to install some U/V dye into the system and then drive it. The leak will show up under U/V light.
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Friday, May 27th, 2011 AT 12:46 AM
Tiny
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The 3 major components are?
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Friday, May 27th, 2011 AT 2:54 AM
Tiny
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Compressor, Evaporator and Condenser. The accumulator and orifice tube are also changed whenever the system is opened.
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Friday, May 27th, 2011 AT 12:10 PM

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