A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery and Measuring Procedure

Article No.
92-24-6

11/18/92

AIR CONDITIONING - FX-15 AIR COMPRESSOR - OIL RECOVERY AND MEASURING PROCEDURE

FORD:
1988-93 TAURUS
1989-93 CROWN VICTORIA, THUNDERBIRD
1992-93 ESCORT, TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-93 SABLE
1989-93 COUGAR
1991-93 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1992-93 TOPAZ, TRACER

LIGHT TRUCK:
1989-90 BRONCO II
1989-93 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1991-93 EXPLORER

This article is being republished in its entirety to clarify the information about removing oil from both the "old" and "new" compressors.

ISSUE:
When replacing the FX-15 Compressor it is very important to accurately match the amount of oil being replaced. Some dealerships have indicated that they are unable to properly match the amounts of oil being replaced.

ACTION:
Replace the amount of oil being drained from the FX-15 compressor with an equal amount of new oil to assure proper compressor operation. Refer to the following service procedure for service details.

SERVICE - PROCEDURE

1. With both "OLD" and "NEW" compressors, remove as much oil as possible. On both compressors, the shaft should be rotated about six to eight revolutions while pouring the oil from the ports. This effectively empties the compressor of oil.

a. Obtain a clean container that can also be used as a measuring device.

b. Place the disc and hub assembly on the compressor shaft so the shaft can be rotated.

c. Rotate the shaft by hand (6) six to (8) eight revolutions, collecting the oil in a clean measuring device.

NOTE:
SERVICE COMPRESSORS COME PRE-CHARGED WITH 7 OUNCES OF OIL

2. If the amount of oil drained from the old compressor is between (3) three and (5) five fluid ounces (85 and 142 cc), pour the same amount of clean Motorcraft YN-9 refrigerant oil into the new compressor.

3. If the amount of oil that was removed from the old compressor is greater than (5) fluid ounces (142 cc), pour five ounces of clean Motorcraft YN-9 refrigerant oil into the new compressor.

4. If the amount of refrigerant oil that was removed from the old compressor is less than (3) three fluid ounces (85 cc), pour three fluid ounces of clean Motorcraft YN-9 refrigerant oil into the new compressor.

NOTE:
THE SUCTION/ACCUMULATOR-DRYER AND ORIFICE TUBE MUST BE REPLACED WHENEVER THE COMPRESSOR IS REPLACED.





Part Number/Name Chart

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

SUPERSEDES:
92-18-4

WARRANTY STATUS:
INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES:
208000, 208200, 208999, 290000