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Old 06-10-2008, 05:03 PM   #10 (permalink)
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The system needs to have a vacuum applied to it for 2 reasons, one is to remove all the air and allow for the system to run properly. The other reason is to remove moisture.

If this was an old car I'd say gof or it, i've filled plenty of systems from dry without applying a vacuum, but I would not do it on a new car, it's not worth it trying to save a few bucks and then having problems down the line.
damn, that sucks. Would that much moisture have accumulated in just a day? I live in Texas, and it's really hot out here so is moisture really a factor here? As far as air goes, I'm pretty sure it all came out when I poked through the condenser...because it hissed really loud for a few minutes. If it really needs to be done w/ vacuum applied to it, looks like I'll have to spend an additional $100+, this sucks!
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