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From: bl@hplabsb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: air conditioning advice
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Date: Wed, 16-Oct-85 12:38:55 EDT
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> 
> I have a slow leak in  my a/c system (Ford, factory
> instalation).  It looses about 1 can of freon every two
> to three weeks, and I can't locate the leak.  I've
> cleaned all the fittings and connections and looked for
> signs of oil -nothing. The evaporator doesn't freeze up, 
>  even under continuous (8 hour) use, which makes me
> think that the evaporator may be ok. 
> 
> Any advice will be appreciated. 

You can buy cans of freon that contain a red dye.  It's used
for cases such as this.