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Refrigerant Oil Distribution Specifications

If the refrigerant oil was removed from the A/C system during the recovery process or during the component replacement, the refrigerant oil must be replenished. add the refrigerant oil as indicated.
A/C Compressor First Case -
If less than 30 ml (1 oz) was drained, add 60 (2).
Second Case -
If more than 30 ml (1 0z) was drained, add equal amount.
Condenser 30 Milliliter (mL)
Evaporator 90 Milliliter (mL)
Accumulator 30 Milliliter (mL)
plus amount removed
Abrupt oil loss due to large refrigerant leak 90 Milliliter (mL)
plus the required amount for the component being replaced (cause of the large leak)