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 11:49 AM
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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 11:58 AM
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