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Subject:Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
From:James V
Date:Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:36:00 -0700

On 6/28/06 8:32 AM, "dhaynes@optonline.net" <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:

> Instead of filling the system, you need to consider finding the leak and

You're right - And I definitely understand that there is likely a leak in
the system.  While it's usually not my MO, the heat wave that has kicked off
summer here in So Cal had me wanting a quick interim fix - hence the R134
fix-it-in-a-can solution.

> at least the oil is cross contaminated. Try adding the R-134A

I know it's a no-no, so what harm comes from cross-contamination anyway?
And assuming it is contaminated, will adding more R134 as you suggest, risk
more "damage?"

It's seeming more like a complete evac is in order.

Thanks,

James V
88 Westy