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Dodge Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Dodge
Model
Stratus
Engine
L4-2.4L VIN X
Year
1998
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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Manifold Gauge Set - Typical

A manifold gauge set must also be used in conjunction with the charging and/or recovery/recycling device. Only use gauges that have not been used for
R-12. The service hoses on the gauge set should have manual (turn wheel) or automatic back flow valves at the service port connector ends. This will
prevent refrigerant R-134a from being released into the atmosphere.

Underhood Label

R-134a refrigerant requires a special type of compressor oil. When adding oil, make sure that it is designed to be used in a R-134a system. Refer to the
label under the hood for proper oil and refrigerant charge levels.

Due to the different characteristics of R-134a it requires all new service procedures.

WARNING:

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AVOID BREATHING A/C REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT VAPOR OR MIST. EXPOSURE MAY IRRITATE EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT. USE ONLY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT MEETING SAE REQUIREMENTS TO RECLAIM R-134a SYSTEMS.
IF ACCIDENTAL SYSTEM DISCHARGE OCCURS, VENTILATE WORK AREA BEFORE RESUMING SERVICE.

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R-134a SERVICE EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLE A/C SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE PRESSURE TESTED OR LEAK TESTED WITH
COMPRESSED AIR. SOME MIXTURES OF AIR and R-134a HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE COMBUSTIBLE AT ELEVATED
PRESSURES. THESE MIXTURES ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
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The use of R-134a will have a positive environmental impact due to it's zero ozone depletion and low global warming impact.

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