2006 Questions for all other cars

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16 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

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i fill R134 refrigent intead of R12 in a sandan 507 car ac there is no leakage inthe system even gas pressure is also normal but still doies not provide desired cooling

Jul 29, 2009 at 5:30 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

these two refrigerants are not compatible with each other, the system will need to be tested with a set of hi & low pressure gages to see what is going on, but first you will have to have the gas removed and replace the receiver dryer as it will be contaminated.

mark (mhpautos)

Jul 29, 2009 at 5:51 AM

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