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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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A/C system charge question

My mechanic says "don't do it"! Dealer service department says "never do it"! I've got to believe that todays products work great. So here is the question: Can I purchase R134a refrigerant that meets the specs for my 2002 CLK55 AMG without destroying the A/C system. They're telling me that I have to add PAG oil and you can't do it yourself. Thanks!

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Old May 12, 2016 | 08:56 PM
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Is it empty or just low?
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Old May 14, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Glenn S - I believe based on what service advisor told me that it is just extremely low...possibly empty.
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Better get it vacuumed down & start from scratch.
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I've been seeing a lot of leaking schrader valves lately, on all kind of cars. If you decide to drain the system, I'd replace the the 2 valves.
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