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Refrigerant Oil: Service and Repair








Recommended PAG oil: DENSO ND-OIL8

- P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH: 120 ml (4 fl.oz)
- P/N 38899-PR7-A01: 40 ml (1 1/3fl.oz)

Add the recommended refrigerant oil in the amount listed if you replace any of the following parts.

- To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils.
- Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if it gets on the paint, wash it off immediately.

Condenser ............. 35 ml (1 1/6 fl.oz, 1.2 Imp.oz)
Evaporator ............ 40 ml (1 1/3 fl.oz, 1.4 Imp.oz)
Line or hose .......... 30 ml (1 fl.oz, 1.1 Imp.oz)
Receiver/Dryer ........ 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 Imp.oz)
Leakage repair ........ 25 ml (5/6 fl.oz, 0.9 Imp.oz)
Compressor ............ For compressor replacement, subtract the volume of oil drained from the removed compressor from 210 ml (7 fl.oz, 7.4 Imp.oz), and drain the calculated volume of oil from the new compressor: 210 ml (7 fl.oz, 7.4 Imp.oz) - Volume of removed compressor = Volume to drain from new compressor.

NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed compressor, don't drain more than 50 ml (1 2/3 fl.oz, 1.8 Imp.oz) from the new compressor.