Refrigerant Oil

Refrigerant (PAG) Oil R-134A, Capacity

Model Total system capacity
New Beetle 135 cc (4.6fl. oz.)

Replacement A/C compressors supplied by the Parts Department are filled with 135 cc (fl. oz.) of refrigerant oil. This is the total A/C system refrigerant oil capacity.


Refrigerant (PAG) Oil R-134A, Distribution

The total refrigerant oil quantity is distributed in the refrigerant circuit as follows:
Compressor approx. 50%

Condenser approx. 10%

Suction pipe approx. 10%

Discharge pipe --

Evaporator approx. 20%

Receiver drier approx. 10%

NOTE: When replacing refrigerant circuit components, fill an appropriate amount of refrigerant oil (as indicated above) into the new part before installation.