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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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I have a set of gauges that didn't do me any good because the compressor wasn't turning!

The mistake I made was opening the can before I knew for sure it was needed. It's not a total loss as I'm sure that I'll use it at some point in one of my vehicles.
Since you have a set of gauges, withn the engine off take a hi-lo pressure reading. Both will be the same if equalized. You will now have a base line not running pressure reading. It's been awhile but I'm thinking somewhere around 70 lbs. This will give you a guesstamate for next time if your freon has leaked out.
 
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Originally Posted by 69cj
Since you have a set of gauges, withn the engine off take a hi-lo pressure reading. Both will be the same if equalized. You will now have a base line not running pressure reading. It's been awhile but I'm thinking somewhere around 70 lbs. This will give you a guesstamate for next time if your freon has leaked out.
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