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Refrigerant Oil




Refrigerant Oil Capacities


Oil amount in compressor from factory 80 - 100 cm3 (80 - 100 ml, 2.71 - 3.38 US.oz, 2.82 - 3.52 Imp.oz)

When replacing other parts replenish the following amount of oil to compressor.

Amount of compressor oil to be replenished
Evaporator 15 cm3 (15 ml, 0.51 US.oz, 0.53 Imp.oz)
Condenser 10 cm3 (10 ml, 0.34 US.oz, 0.35 Imp.oz)
Dryer 10 cm3 (10 ml, 0.34 US.oz, 0.35 Imp.oz)
Hoses 5 cm3 (5 ml, 0.17 US.oz, 0.18 Imp.oz) each
Pipes 5 cm3 (5 ml, 0.17 US.oz, 0.18 Imp.oz) each

When charging refrigerant only

When charging refrigerant without replacing any component, replenish the same amount of measured oil when recovering refrigerant
If not measure, replenish 10 cm3 (10 ml, 0.34 US.oz, 0.35 Imp.oz)