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Refrigerant Oil




Refrigerant Oil Capacity

Compressor replacement

If the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor is between 3-5 oz (85-142ml), pour the same amount plus 1 oz (30ml) of clean refrigerant oil into the new A/C compressor

If the amount of oil that was removed from the old compressor is greater than 5 oz (142ml), pour the same amount drained of clean refrigerant oil into the new compressor.

If the amount of oil that was removed from the old A/C compressor is less than 3 oz (85ml), pour 3 oz (85ml) of clean refrigerant oil into the new A/C compressor.