Refrigerant Oil

Refrigerant (PAG) Oil R-134a, Capacity

Model Total system capacity
New Beetle 135 cc (4.6fl. oz.)

Replacement A/C compressors supplied by the Parts Department are filled with 135 cc (fl. oz.) of refrigerant oil. This is the total A/C system refrigerant oil capacity.

Refrigerant (PAG) oil R-134a, distribution

The total refrigerant oil quantity is distributed in the refrigerant circuit as follows:
Compressor approx. 50%
Condensor approx. 10%
Suction pipe approx. 10%
Discharge pipe --
Evaporator approx. 20%
Receiver drier approx. 10%


NOTE: When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil (as indicated above) into the new pad before installation.