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Refrigerant Oil



REFRIGERANT OIL

TOTAL SYSTEM CAPACITY 177 ml (6.0 oz)

A/C COMPRESSOR
Add the same amount drained 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. Service A/C compressors are shipped without refrigerant oil.

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR OR RECEIVER/DRIER
Add the quantity of oil drained, plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery and 60 ml (2.0 fl oz).

EVAPORATOR CORE 45 ml (1.5 fl oz.)
NOTE: Added to the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

CONDENSER CORE 60 ml (2.0 fl oz.)
NOTE: Added to the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

EVAPORATOR CORE ORIFICE OR THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
The amount collected during refrigerant recovery.

A/C PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 60 ml (2.0 fl oz.)

REFRIGERANT HOSE/LINE 60 ml (2.0 fl oz.)
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 fl oz.)
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.

SERVICE PORT LEAK REPAIR 60 ml (2.0 fl oz.)