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Did you examine the entire system for leaks first? If Mazda installed dye at factory installation, leaks will release refrigerant (invisible), oil and dye with oil and dye marking the leak areas. Dye may be greenish yellow and glow brightly with an inexpensive uv blacklight. Find and make repairs, replacing parts, use new O-rings and any flat seals to seal this system back to factory condition. An electric vacuum pump is needed to remove all air and moisture and allow a final leak test with gauges before refilling with refrigerant.
If you use refill kits containing sealer, you risk contamination and more expensive repairs. Vehicle ac repairs is not diy friendly.
Did you examine the entire system for leaks first? If Mazda installed dye at factory installation, leaks will release refrigerant (invisible), oil and dye with oil and dye marking the leak areas. Dye may be greenish yellow and glow brightly with an inexpensive uv blacklight. Find and make repairs, replacing parts, use new O-rings and any flat seals to seal this system back to factory condition. An electric vacuum pump is needed to remove all air and moisture and allow a final leak test with gauges before refilling with refrigerant.
If you use refill kits containing sealer, you risk contamination and more expensive repairs. Vehicle ac repairs is not diy friendly.
by F Dryer