forcefed95sc
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I need to know how much refrigerent to put in the system. The label under the hood has worn off and can not tell how much it needs. I have a 90 SC
NMxr7SC said:yes, i'm in the same boat and i'm curious how you recharged it.
The accumulator (aka dryer) runs about $50-$60 and is essential for long A/C compressor life. Most folks don't know it, but with r134a/PAG, moisture is even more corrosive than with r12/Mineral oil. In order to get the system dry, a couple of things are routinely done: new Orings are installed, a new sealed accumulator is installed (unsealed at the last moment) anytime that the lines have been opened up to the outside air, and a vaccuum is pulled on the system to boil off any existing moisture. After this, then the system is charged with the proper amount of refrigerant. If there is a leak in any part of the system, it will need to be fixed first.. Now here's the catch-22 about retro fit to r12:joenintiesc said:Well, that settles it for me, to the shop I will go! Is the dryer cartridge expensive or time consuming to replace?