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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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For those of you not sure if your A/C problems are due to low refrigerant, this is a quick, inexpensive way to check and move onto other things.

Auto parts stores sell a simple, hand-held guage for checking refrigerant level, and it runs about $13.

Well worth it - just unscrew the low pressure cap, press the guage onto the fitting, and read out refrigerant level.
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Originally Posted by mrtoner
For those of you not sure if your A/C problems are due to low refrigerant, this is a quick, inexpensive way to check and move onto other things.

Auto parts stores sell a simple, hand-held guage for checking refrigerant level, and it runs about $13.

Well worth it - just unscrew the low pressure cap, press the guage onto the fitting, and read out refrigerant level.

which is the low pressure fitting? Where is it?
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The one closest to the firewall on the passenger side.
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