A/C vacuum and charge

2006 CHRYSLER 300
123,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DADDYA
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I charged my A/C system and it leaked out over night. I put UV dye in the system and found it was the low pressure side Schrader valve. I put a new valve in so do I need to vacuum the system again or just put refrigerant in?
Aug 5, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Yes,

I would vacuum it again, at least for thirty minutes.

Better to do it right the first time, or you might get to do it a second time.

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Aug 5, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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DADDYA
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Thank you Medevac it was my first time messing with an A/C system but thanks to 2carpros I really appreciate it guys.
Aug 6, 2017 at 3:36 AM
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Just here to give some help.

Let us know how cool you are riding around when you get it all done.

Soon as I get my new water pump on 'Willy' (below) I will be pretty cool once again also! (Wife has been in the hospital for three weeks with exhaust issues. time has not been easy to find).

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Aug 6, 2017 at 6:34 AM
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DADDYA
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I forgot to ask do pag46 have to be added to the system again?
Aug 6, 2017 at 7:17 AM
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Did you bleed it down slow?

Did you lose much?

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Aug 6, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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It leaked out over night the compressor would not kick in. Will I have to get the oil/dye injector or is there another way to add PAG46?
Aug 6, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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If there was not evidence of oil leakage, gas it back up.

The oil that you already installed is distributed throughout the system.

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Aug 6, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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DADDYA
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Thank you Medevac your help is greatly appreciated plus that is a cool Willy's Jeep.
Aug 6, 2017 at 9:50 AM
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Never have problems with the Willy;s A/C.

Picture below, it is on "Max"

Let us know how yours is working out, may the force be with you!

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