Refrigerant Oil

REFRIGERANT OIL

The refrigerant oil used in R-134a refrigerant systems is a synthetic-based, PolyAlkylene Glycol (PAG), wax-free lubricant. Mineral-based R-12 refrigerant oils are not compatible with PAG oils, and should never be introduced to an R-134a refrigerant system. There are different PAG oils available, and each contains a different additive package. Use only refrigerant oil of the same type as recommended to service the refrigerant system (always refer to the specification tag included with the replacement A/C compressor or the A/C Underhood Specification Label located in the engine compartment).

The Denso 10S17 A/C compressor used in this vehicle when equipped with the 2.8L diesel engine is designed to use ND-8 PAG refrigerant oil. Use only this type of refrigerant oil when servicing this A/C compressor.

The Visteon HS-18 A/C compressor used in this vehicle when equipped with 3.7L engine is designed to use VC-46 PAG refrigerant oil. Use only this type of refrigerant oil.