A/C possilbly leading to gas leak?

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JOHNNYSMARTS
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I just bought a 1994 honda civic lx 4 cylinder automatic with 112000 miles in great shape. The A/C was warm so I put in R134a that advertised it was for high mileage cars and had A/C part conditioners in it. Now there is a groggling almost grinding noise coming from maybe the fan and intake system or underneath them. That is only when i am idling or parked and it comes and goes but there is a zippy or a fast clanking noise randomly while I am driving. I am pretty sure that the zippy noises happen in response to acceleration. The scariest part is that when I turn the A/C on my gas meter can go from half full to quarter tank in 15 to 20 minutes. The A/C is not even cold also. I'd appreciate anything...thanks guys!!!
Jun 11, 2007 at 5:28 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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You need to start diagnosing where this stuff is coming from. Shutdown the A/C, I would even consider taking off the belt to diagnose if the problem is the A/C compressor or A/C related.
Jun 12, 2007 at 1:46 AM
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