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Refrigerant Oil



REFRIGERANT OIL
Total System Capacity 207 ml (7.0 oz)

A/C COMPRESSOR
If the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor is between 85 - 142 ml (3.0 - 5.0 ounces) Add the same amount plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.
If the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor is greater than 142 ml (5.0 ounces) Add the same amount plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.
If the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor is less than 85 ml (3.0 ounces) add 85 ml (3.0 ounces) plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

NOTE: Rotate the old A/C compressor shaft 8 to 10 full rotations clockwise while collecting the refrigerant oil in a clean measuring cup. A/C compressors are shipped without refrigerant oil.

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR OR RECEIVER/DRIER
Drill a 1/2 hole in the old suction accumulator or receiver/drier cylinder and drain the oil into a clean measuring cup. Add the quantity of oil drained, plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery and 60 ml (2.0 ounces).

EVAPORATOR CORE 89 ml (3.0 ounces)

CONDENSER CORE 60 ml (2.0 ounces)

EVAPORATOR CORE ORIFICE OR TX VALVE 60 ml (2.0 ounces)
Added to the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

A/C PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 60 ml (2.0 ounces)
Added to the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

REFRIGERANT HOSE/LINE 60 ml (2.0 ounces)
Added to the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

NOTE: If an excessive amount of refrigerant oil is lost due to a hose rupture/separation or other damage, the total system refrigerant oil capacity must be added.

O-RING LEAK REPAIR 60 ml (2.0 ounces)
Added to the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

NOTE: The amount specified may be used for one or multiple O-ring leak repairs. Do not multiply the refrigerant oil amount by the number of O-ring leaks being repaired.

PORT LEAK REPAIR 60 ml (2.0 ounces)
Added to the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.