my opinion would be to first get a drier... then unhook everything you can and replace the o-rings... flush the system... go ahead and get an expansion valve too..

hook everything back up...pull vacuum and see if it will accept a charge and go..

i would probably first try to jump the compressor before you put the 134 in..to make sure it turns ....

i have 134 in our cars....it's not perfect, but it's good for all but the hottest days..

i can't imagine any kind of issue in canada

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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