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Old 07-13-2007, 07:27 PM
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You know, that explanation makes sense!

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Originally Posted by gmercoleza View Post
Sometimes NOT using the AC is what causes the very slow leak, due to irregular pressure and lubrication on the compressor seals. Having the shaft spin once in a while helps avoid this. If you charge it up and start using it regularly, you may find the leak disappears on its own.


I once bought a '94 S320 that had been sitting idle for quite some time. When the car started, the A/C was non-existent - simply no cool air even though the fan was running. Got the A/C charged and perform a leak check, but could never find a leak. For the 4 years I owned the car, I never had a single A/C problem after charging the system, and I drove the car at least twice a week.

Always wondered where the Freon went! I had heard numerous possible explanations, but none of them made sense to me. I was ready to put the whole affair in the same category as aliens and Elvis sightings. But inactivity of the seals, I'll bet, was the culprit.
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