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Refrigerant Oil

Compressor systems require 240 ml (8 fluid ounces) of polyalkylene glycol (PAG) synthetic refrigerant oil GM P/N 12345923, or equivalent. During component replacement and conditions stated, new oil quantities should be added to the system as follows:

^ Compressor replaced.
- If less than 30 ml (1 fluid ounce) is drained, add 60 ml (2 fluid ounces).
- If more than 30 ml (1 fluid ounce) is drained, add same amount.
^ Receiver and dehydrator replaced.
- Add 30 ml (1 fluid ounce) more than what was drained from old receiver and dehydrator.
^ Evaporator replaced.
- Add 90 ml (3 fluid ounces) oil.
^ Condenser replaced.
- Add 30 ml (1 fluid ounce) oil.