how many pounds of Freon to add for A/C recharge?

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LINDARODDY22
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add Freon A/C recharge.
Jul 7, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

The total capacity for your truck is 1.6 lbs. of refrigerant. However if you are simply adding refrigerant, then it will depend on how low your system currently is.
Please refer to this link, it has some helpful info on adding refrigerant:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

Any questions please let me know.

Thank you.
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Jul 7, 2021 at 12:44 PM
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LINDARODDY22
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Thank you!
Jul 7, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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SQM
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You're welcome.
Jul 7, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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