Taurus A/C Question

"if you want to greatly improve your A/C. Engine cooling performance. Let me know."

OK, you've got me curious. I'm having the same problem and want to greatly improve my A/C. Engine cooling performance.

What do I let you know?

1997 Taurus XL, 135,000 miles

Well, ok, I didn't cover the gauge with black tape, instead I used a heavy dose of self-control and ignored it.

Added freon until the cycling stopped, then brought the pressure up to 35 psi. It was 76 degrees outside and I was shooting for 40`psi, but 35 was either all the system would take, or my third 12 oz can was empty. In either case, I'm now getting very cool air, tho certainly not COLD.

So I guess that's good enough and mostly I'm glad that some major component isn't broken.

So justanold, many, many thanks, you've saved me a lot of worry and a trip to the shop. Your generosity in taking the time to answer questions like these is greatly appreciated. :D

Just made a $15 donation for your answer.

I have been told that if I need refrigerant, then I have a leak in the system. If I follow your lead, I will have cold for a while but then it will all leak out again if I listen to my mechanic. They want to put dye in the system, recharge it and then have me run it until it blows hot again. Im so confused? :