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I've got an OBW 2001 H6 with the ac expansion valve "moan". When I first hook up my parts store $40 can/gauge the low side was way to high in pressure and the compressor was not engaging. I got the low side down in the working range and the compressor works and the moan comes and goes. When the system works in the heat of the day the moan is worse and the compressor fights so hard the RPM's are affected. I plan to change out my expansion valve and then recharge. I usually just use the $40 can/gauge and watch my low side gauge readings. ???? Should I do the right thing and by a $200 kit and vacuum out the system? I also don't like the idea of releasing all the R134a, doesn't that harm the environment? I vacuum kits that can store run around $300+. I like doing most of my own repairs so I wouldn't mind knowing if the "right way" is getting a vacuum kit. thanks Michael