Take this for what it's worth, in that I have no personal knowledge of
cross contamination of oils, but I've read that it causes a black ooze
that clogs up the system.

Mike

James V wrote:
> On 6/28/06 8:32 AM, "dhaynes@optonline.net" <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:
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>>Instead of filling the system, you need to consider finding the leak and
>
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> 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.
>
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>>at least the oil is cross contaminated. Try adding the R-134A
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> 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?"
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> It's seeming more like a complete evac is in order.
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> Thanks,
>
> James V
> 88 Westy
>