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How to properly tip-off Your A/C (!! NOT !!) Pt:1

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by lech auto air conditionin, Jul 22, 2019.

  1. lech auto air conditionin

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    Here is just another example of how not to top off your AC refrigerant charge with a little Can from the auto parts store with a little low side gauge. Vehicle had a nearly plugged filthy cabin air filter. even if it was possible to properly top off your AC refrigerant you would never be able to do it correctly with a partially plugged cabin air filter airflow is in central and directly correlated with the low side pressure of your refrigerant . This vehicle had over 800 g in a 520 g system he also has a condenser that’s extremely oxidize the aluminum fins are falling apart .

    Three part series the problems associated with using small cans of refrigerant and a filthy cabin air filter.
     
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    Where are parts 2 and 3 of the video?
     
  3. lech auto air conditionin

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    They are coming No time I’m working Will upload later tonight
     
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    this thread title really needs to be brushed up.
     
  5. lech auto air conditionin

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    Just noticed that (tip off) oops , should be (topped off) that’s what happens when you’re working and driving at the same time while writing .
    After I posted I cannot find the edit option that will let me change the title. If somebody can aid me or guide me in the process to change the word ( tip to Top ) I can edit the core text but not the title
     
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    You’re putting people lives in danger, it can wait.