Tim wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:40 pm It must nto be a US vehicle. 07 in the US are 2.0L engines.

Sorry, you're right. It's the 2.0

It's a 2007 Suzuki sx4 with a 1600cc engine.

Yes, 80ccs is for the PAG 46. Refrigerant is 430 grams. The workshop manual says 80cc but Valeoservice and Mahle both say 60ccs. At 60ccs, filled while rotating pump (full pulley, not just clutch) it will hold only 60ccs.

So how is a DIY mechanic able to add by weight? Is it as simple as weighing the cans before and after? Or are you suggesting that this simply isn't a DIY kind of job?

Sounds good. The workshop manual says 80cc of PAG 46.

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