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Old Jul 15, 2002 | 09:25 AM
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Default How many cans to make A/C operable ?

I need to fully recharge my A/C, I know it says that I need 1.5 pounds in the system, but i dont have a gauge. Does any one know how many cans it will take if its bone dry ?
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Old Jul 15, 2002 | 01:24 PM
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Thanks for the info ! Geez, that is alot less than I had heard from others. Some guy at the auto parts store thought that I would need like 4 or 5 cans.
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Old Jul 15, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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to get my system up in the green
it took nearly 3 cans + 1 oil..

here is a link on AC and recharging.

http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?sid=233
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Old Jul 15, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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What is this oil that needs to be added? I thought you only put R134a in the system ?
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Where I live the cans of Freon are 12 ozs. So 2 cans will fill your system. If it calls for 1.5lbs, and there are 16 ozs in a pound then that is 24 ozs.

hope that helps

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