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bigwingboy on Mon January 02, 2012 7:31 PM

Year: 2000
Make: Dodge
Model: Durango
Engine Size: 5.2
Refrigerant Type: R134
Country of Origin: United States

A question for all you AC pros.
My 2000 Durango AC system has a slow leak. It is the manifold hose leaking. Since the car has 140000 miles on it, I live in Phoenix where the AC is run in 110deg heat every summer, and I am going to have the system open anyway, I was wondering if I should replace the compressor. It has not seized, the pressures were OK last year after I added freon, but the low RPM cooling performance is marginal. I'm not sure if that is due to poor system design, high ambient heat, a worn compressor, or a combination of them. Do compressors just plain wear out?

Thanks, Curt

TRB on Mon January 02, 2012 8:01 PM

Drain the oil. Add back fresh oil. Same amount plus .5 ounces. New drier and repairt your leaks.

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Cussboy on Tue January 03, 2012 1:54 PM

Likely AMA could repair your manifold hose, or get or make a replacement.