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Refrigerant Oil



Refrigerant Oil

The special refrigerant oil (for use with refrigerant circuits R134a only) is no longer obtainable on the refrigerant/machine oil market.

Refrigerant oil can be obtained using following part No.; for:
PXE16- Sanden G 052 154 A2
DSC17E- Zexel G 052 200 A2







Important information:
The refrigerant oil is very hygroscopic, therefore opened containers must be closed immediately after use to stop ingress of moisture.

Refrigerant oil, because of its chemical properties, must not be disposed of together with engine oils or transmission oils.

Oil distribution
The oil, which is located in the sump of the A/C compressor before initially switching on the air conditioner system, is distributed through the refrigerant circuit as follows:
- A/C compressor approx. 50%
- Condenser approx. 10%
- Suction hose approx. 10%
- Evaporator approx. 20%
- Fluid reservoir approx. 10%