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  1. When I inherited a 2003 Outback a few years ago, the A/C system had a leak and wasn't working. (I don't know how long it hadn't been working before that. Maybe it had been years.) Last month, with the summer heat, I finally got around to replacing the high pressure line, the receiver-dryer, the O-rings, and the valves. Then I pumped out the system and refilled it with coolant. That was more than two weeks ago. The A/C is still working great and blowing cold, but... there's a noticeable strain on the engine when the A/C is on, my gas mileage has plunged dramatically, and there's often a noticeable smell of gasoline outside the car after it's been running and even if it's been sitting for awhile. Any thoughts? Is this normal for a Subaru in hot weather? I'm wondering if I need to adjust the timing or fuel mixture for the engine now that it has the additional strain of turning the compressor. I'm also wondering if maybe the compressor is faulty in some way and isn't turning as smoothly as it should. Is there a way to test the compressor and/or check the compressor oil level? Any input welcome!
  2. The A/C compressor on my '89 RX has started to make a groaning noise when the clutch is engaged. When the A/C is off, there is no noise. It sounds like the bearing needs lubrication. When the engine revs the groaning increases. What is the easiest way to fix this? Should I add more R12 (I don't think it was ever converted to 134 previously and I have never touched it) or is there another way to relubricate the compressor? Could it be a belt tension issue? Understandably, I would like to avoid replacing the compressor.
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