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Re: venting refrigerant
Posted to HVAC Forum on 3/28/2025

You are experiencing compressor slugging. When the vehicle sits oil and/or liquid refrigerant is settling in the compressor on top of the pistons. When the compressor is started the oil cannot compress and the excess pressure is release through the relief valv... Login to read more.