1996 Toyota Corolla Finding Leak

1996 TOYOTA COROLLA
13,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL RUGGIERO
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My care was backed into in a gas station and since then the air conditioning will not hold a charge.Something has been disrupted in the air conditioning and it appears that there is a leak. How can I find the leak and repair it?
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May 31, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
You can get a leak test done by adding a small amount of refrigerant and use a leak detection dye, this will stain when it leaks out and this will be visible on inspection of all hoses and fittings, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
May 31, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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