How to check for A/C leak

2006 KIA RIO
141,350 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KIKKO
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My air conditioner no longer gets cold . The previous owner said it had a leak. how can I check and fix the leak?
Feb 10, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

You will need to add some Freon to the system and use a leak detector to determine the leak location.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection

Roy

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Feb 10, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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