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Subject:Re: A/C question: Ester Oil and R-12 do they mix?
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Fri, 27 Aug 2004 16:19:08 -0500

That extra condenser will work great! It works very good on my Porsche.
I use a Mini York compressor and it only spins at 1650 RPMs at 75 mph.

Stan Wilder
www.engineceramics.com
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Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: A/C question: Ester Oil and R-12 do they mix?

> Robert,
> Ester oil is compatible with R12 but not compatible with
> mineral oil which is general associated with R12. So an R12
> system must be flushed of old oils before adding ester oil.
>
> I have not been able to determine if parallel condensors are
> beneficial or just a gimmick.
>
>       Ken Lewis
>  86 Transporter Crew Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe
>  http://neksiwel.20m.com/   O2  sensor monitor gadget, my
> cars, Vanagon Tech
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