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Old 07-09-2020, 09:12 PM
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Ok, in my opinion, you need a new dryer. It holds 3 oz oil, the expansion valve likely leaked out 2 oz oil. Compressed air has soaked your dryer desiccant, so it HAS to be replaced.
The air likely won’t make much more issue than that, IF you have repaired the leak verified for 24Hours under pressure with CO2 or dry N2. CO2 is easy to get at any Walmart or sporting goods store.
Really... it is worth it to get some, so you can change the dryer and know the system is dry after the vacuuming.

Yes, helium will work great, but it’ll find leaks R12 won’t leak out of. Nitrogen is the best... but not everyone can afford to get it. Any HVAC truck will have it in stock... maybe bum some from a tech?


How long do you want to keep the car? With moisture in the system, the oil will become acidic and DESTROY the impossible to replace evaporator coil...
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