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Oil Charge


ADDING OIL

Adding oil to the A/C system should take place after recovery and before evacuation procedure.
1. Remove refrigeration discharge hose at the compressor pipe connection.
2. Pour the correct quantity of new Saturn compressor oil, or equivalent, into the discharge hose pipe.
3. Always lubricate new O-rings with clean compressor oil prior to assembly.
4. Properly connect hose to compressor with new O-ring. Add new oil to components before installation.

OIL CHARGE REQUIREMENTS

The A/C system requires 200 cc of Saturn Compressor Oil or equivalent.
New oil quantities must be added to the system during component replacement, as follows:
1. Compressor: Remove, drain and measure oil. Drain replacement compressor. Add same amount of new compressor oil as was drained from removed compressor.
2. Evaporator: Add three ounces of new compressor oil.
3. Condenser: Add one ounce of new compressor oil.
4. Receiver-Dehydrator: Add one ounce of new compressor oil.