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Mazda Mazdaspeed3 L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Mazda
Model
speed3 Mazdaspeed3
Engine
L4-2.3L Turbo
Year
2010
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Refrigerant: Testing and Inspection

REFRIGERANT PRESSURE CHECK

1. Install the manifold gauge.  See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System General Procedures

2. Start the engine and after it is warmed up, run it at a constant 1,500 rpm.

3. Set the fan speed MAX HI.

4. Turn the A/C switch on.

5. Set to RECIRCULATE mode.

6. Set the temperature control to MAX COLD.

7. Set to VENT mode.

8. Close all the doors and all the windows.

9. Measure the ambient temperature and high- and low- pressure side reading of the manifold gauge.

10. Verify that the intersection of the pressure reading of the manifold gauge and ambient temperature is in the shaded zone.

4SD

5HB

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