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: > > >>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 > |
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