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Adding A/C Coolant #1309637 06/18/05 06:26 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 33 A AthlonSeven OP New CEG\'er
OP AthlonSeven New CEG\'er A Joined: May 2003 Posts: 33	Hey, my A/C has slowly lost its effictiveness since last summer when I had it recharged (for an awful amount of money) by a mechanic. Where is the little nub that I screw the coolant can on to (along with its pressure guage and so on) located? Also, any recommendations on coolant brand? Should I get one that seals leaks since I seem to have one? BTW, 2000 Contour with the duratec.

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309638 06/18/05 08:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Low side pressure suction port is located by the battery, on top of the AC lines running the width of the car behind the radiator area. Black cap on top. Don't overcharge. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309639 06/18/05 09:52 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ E eepals_dup1 CEG\'er
eepals_dup1 CEG\'er E Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ	Don't use 134A with Sealer. They don't work. Call the mechanic who charged it last and ask if he installed any trace dye in the system. With a uv light he should be able to spot the leak easily. If you aren't getting any cooling now you have a pretty big leak and it should be fixed properly.

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309640 06/18/05 10:27 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 33 A AthlonSeven OP New CEG\'er
OP AthlonSeven New CEG\'er A Joined: May 2003 Posts: 33	Oh boy... Will probably be expensive. It's a slow leak, as the AC has been fine for awhile now (well it's lasted since last summer). I'll avoid sealant.

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309641 06/19/05 02:41 AM
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eepals_dup1 CEG\'er E Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ	http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TP-TP8670CS.html If it has dye in the system you could probably find the leak easily as long as you don't have a leaking evaporator. What kind of service did they do to the A/C last year?

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309642 06/19/05 05:05 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Originally posted by Ray: *Don't overcharge!* I thought I'd EMPHASIS that. 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309643 06/19/05 08:26 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 624 AL O OB1 Veteran CEG\'er
OB1 Veteran CEG\'er O Joined: May 2005 Posts: 624 AL	Originally posted by DemonSVT: Originally posted by Ray: *Don't overcharge!* I thought I'd (EMPHASIZE) that. Couldn't help myself I don't "mod" I just fix what breaks! 98 CSVT #2527 T-Red (Limping) 98 CSVT #2228 T-Red (Donor) 98 SE Sport ATX V6 (Running again) If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me!

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309644 06/19/05 04:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Originally posted by Obie1: Originally posted by DemonSVT: Originally posted by Ray: *Don't overcharge!* I thought I'd (EMPHASIZE) that. Couldn't help myself Since it was my quote to begin with.. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309645 06/21/05 06:43 AM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,469 North of Redding South of Oreg... D dubkatz_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
dubkatz_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,469 North of Redding South of Oreg...	So why is it instant death if you overcharge? and what kind of coolant do our cars use anyeways? i have seen at the parts store about a million diff. kind and adaptors. 98 csvt t-red.. sho-shop intake, b&m, fidanza, spec1 clutch, Torsen, DMD,optimized Y& TB, Brullen, rear strut bar,h&r's,17" konig traffik's. "I say what I mean and I do what i say"

Re: Adding A/C Coolant #1309646 06/21/05 12:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	R134A and a guage... Standard, really. stay away from 134a with "leak sealant", etc... Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

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