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What should the AC pressure read at the low side valve with engine off?Mine read 90 lb
With engine running,mechanic filled witn R 406A to 40 lb suction pressure,is it OK.Car is cool again. Many thanks for info |
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Pressures are usually only checked while running. What kind of refrigerant is that? I've never heard of it.
------------------ Benzmac: 1987 16V ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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On the bottle in English and French,this is Canada you know says R406A,drop-in R12 substitute or something to that effect and EPA approved,something or others.
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R406a is an approved R-12 replacement refrigerant composed by weight of 55% R-22/ 37% R-142b / 8% R-600a. It cools very well and has similar operating pressures to R-12.
The suction pressure is dependant on ambient temperature, relative humidity, engine rpm, etc. 40 psi suction at idle/80f ambient temp. sounds okay. I usually operate engine at 2,000 rpm for 60-90 seconds A/C blower on high and look for 22-30psi at 80f with your model car and R-406a. Under the same conditions, duct discharge temp should be less than 45f. Hope this helps. Hatch ------------------ 1980 240d 4sp ASE Master Auto Technician ASE Advanced Engine Performance |
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Thank you very much ,Hatch.Seems like I got a safe alternative to R12 then.
------------------ Tom 1992 300E 2.6 |
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