Refrigerant (PAG) Oil R-134A, Distribution

Replacement A/C compressors supplied by the Parts Department are filled with 250 cc (fl. oz) of refrigerant oil. This is the total A/C system refrigerant oil capacity.

The total refrigerant oil quantity found in a new compressor is distributed in the refrigerant circuit the first time the compressor is engaged.

Before installation, all replacement refrigerant system components (except the compressor) should be filled with refrigerant (PAG) oil according to the system distribution (percentage) below:

Compressor approx. 50%
Condenser approx. 10%
Suction pipe approx. 10%
Evaporator approx. 20%
Accumulator approx. 10%