Receiver Drier

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Fig 1: Identifying Receiver Drier

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The task of the receiver drier is to:

function as a filter, taking up and binding moisture (water) found in the system
function as a storage container for leak detection agent.

The leak detection dye mixes with the oil. When a leak occurs, it is possible to locate the leak with UV light.