8.
Troubleshooting
Cross Sensitivity to Automotive Chemicals
Some automotive solvents and chemicals have similar hydrocarbon
properties as R134a and may elicit a positive response. Before leak
checking, remove any chemicals in the list below that elicit a positive
response.
Chemical Name/Brand
Rain-X Windshield Wash Fluid
Ford Sport Remover (Wet)
Ford Rust Inhibitor
Ford Gasket Adhesive (Wet)
Loctite Natural Blue degreaser (diluted)
Ford Brake Parts Cleaner
Ford Silicone Rubber (uncured)
Motor craft Antifreeze heated to 70 °C / 160 °F
Gunk liquid wrench
Ford Silicone lubricant
Ford Pumice lotion (with solvent)
Ford Motor craft brake fluid
Ford Carburettor Cleaner
Dextron Transmission fluid heated to 70 °C / 160 °F
Quaker State Motor Oil heated to 70 °C / 160 °F
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Response
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
(partial)
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
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