York Compressor

Compressor oil level should be checked whenever system is discharged for service part replacement or after rapid loss of refrigerant.

1. Isolate compressor as outlined previously.
2. Slowly loosen crankcase oil check plug to relieve internal pressures, then after pressure is released, remove plug.

Fig. 5 Compressor Oil Level Check. York Compressor:

3. Hold dipstick, tool No. J-29642-12 in a vertical position, then insert into check plug opening until dipstick bottoms in compressor. If necessary, slightly rotate crankshaft to clear dipstick path.
4. Remove dipstick and count number of dipstick increments covered with oil.
5. When properly filled, compressor should contain 7-10 increments of oil.
6. Add or remove oil as necessary.