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Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity In Compressor

The lubricant used to lubricate the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compressor when replacing any component or after repairing a large gas leak. It is important to maintain the specified amount. If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:

^ Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor

^ Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)

LUBRICANT

Swash plate compressor and V-6 compressor

The lubricant used to lubricate the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant Add lubricant to compressor when replacing any component or after repairing a large gas leak. It is important to maintain the specified amount. If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:

^ Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor

^ Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)

LUBRICANT

Swash plate compressor and V-6 compressor