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Mitsubishi Diamante Sedan V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Diamante Sedan
Engine
V6-3.5L SOHC
Year
1999
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 2
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Refrigerant: Testing and Inspection

SIGHT GLASS REFRIGERANT LEVEL TEST

The sight glass is a refrigerant level indicator. To check the refrigerant level, clean the sight glass and start the vehicle engine and hold engine speed at 
1500 rpm. Push the A/C button to operate the compressor, place the blower switch to high and move the temperature control lever to max cool. After
operating for a few minutes in this manner, check the sight glass.

1. If bubbles are visible occasionally in the sight glass and disappear when engine speed is raised, the magnetic clutch is engaged, the compressor

discharge line is warm and the compressor inlet line is cool; the system may be overcharged.

2. If the sight glass is clear, the magnetic clutch is engaged and there is no significant temperature difference between compressor inlet and discharge

lines; the system has most of its refrigerant charge.

3. If the sight glass shows foam or bubbles, the system could be low on refrigerant or the receiver drier is restricted. The system has to be tested, leak

checked then recharged with refrigerant.

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