A/C refrigerant amount in lb.

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07-05-2010, 03:13 PM

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A/C refrigerant amount in lb.

Does anyone know how much refrigerant (r134a) is needed to properly charge a 98 V70 turbo. I was unable to find the amount through searching the forum.

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07-05-2010, 03:37 PM

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It should be 1.63 LBS of freon.

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07-05-2010, 09:05 PM

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Thank you very much.

Follow up question.
How much oil should be added to the system?

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07-05-2010, 09:11 PM

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Well what did you replace?
If you are only topping it off then add about 1 oz.

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07-05-2010, 11:00 PM

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i had to replace the condenser. It was busted in an accident.

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07-06-2010, 08:14 PM

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Ok I would add like 3 oz of oil then.

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07-06-2010, 10:01 PM

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ok thx.

Where are the high/low ports on this car?

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07-07-2010, 08:38 PM

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You only have a low side port on your car. It is located between the passenger side headlight and ECU box.

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07-08-2010, 02:05 PM

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does it have the pressure switch attached to it? will i be able to pull vacuum and charge the system through that one port with basic manifold gauges and vacuum motor or do i need a special tool?

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07-09-2010, 09:21 PM

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There is a black cap on the port. You do everything through the low pressure port.

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07-10-2010, 03:34 PM

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ok so this is the low pressure port right?

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is this the pressure switch?? if not what is it?

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07-10-2010, 05:24 PM

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The top pic is the low side port where you do everything from.
The second pic is the low pressure sensor. If you are low on freon that switch will stop the system from working.

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