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1990 Cadillac El Dorado Repair Question


Topics covered: 134a, Leak detector dye, Pressure test.
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Asked on April 24, 2010

1990 Cadillac El Dorado refrigerant 134a

Air Conditioning problem
1990 Cadillac El Dorado V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 174000 miles

my vehicle is low on refigerant, but i cant find where to apply it and is 134a compatible to my vehicle?
Avatar Asked by kohpitzschrm

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Replied on April 24, 2010

Hi there,

There should be a sticker that advises which refrigerant is used, but first you will need to get the system pressure tested as if it is low you will have a leak, get a small charge added with leak detector dye, and check fore the leak first, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

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