Do you put PAG oil in dryer?
Don’t add any oil to the drier. If I remember the manual it only has you add oil when replacing compressor, condenser, or evaporator. Only about 5 ounces go on the entire system and most of that stays in the compressor.
Should I put oil in accumulator?
Part 3 of 5: Installing the accumulator Be sure to lubricate the new o-rings to keep it from breaking when installing the accumulator. Applying a lubricant also helps to keep the o-ring from drying out, shrinking, and cracking over time.
How much oil to put in my AC compressor 1998 Chevy truck?
No, in the compressor it is 2 ounces but if you have 3 that is OK. The condenser need to be drained out if you have 3 ounces in there. Yes the compressors are filled and you need to drain them and refill with new oil. The oil can pick up moisture so if the system or the bottle is open you need to vacuum for several hours to get the moisture out.
What kind of AC compressor does a 1988 Chevy c1500 have?
1988 Chevy c1500 5.7. — AC Compressor went out. It’s the old R12 system. Needs to be converted to R134a.1. Do I need to replace the orifice tube as … read more
How much oil do you need to replace a dryer compressor?
The dryer cannot be drained of oil, so you have to make an assumption that 2 ounces are held in side the dryer. 2 ounces + 3 ounce from old compressor plus 2 ounces from dryer is 5 ounces that need to be in the replacement compressor.
Do you have to use PAG oil for an A / C compressor?
“Universal” A/C compressor oilsare often PAO-based and are not the same viscosity as the PAG oil recommended for a specific type of compressor. This can lead to poor lubrication and premature compressor failure. Newer vehicles with R-1234yf A/C systems require a special 1234yf compressor oilspecified by the vehicle manufacturer.
How much PAG oil to dry a / C system?
The accumulator should only be replaced if leaking due to a perforation, damaged O-ring seal seat, or damaged threads. Evaporator-Add 90 ml (3 fl oz) of new refrigerant oil. Condenser-Add 30 ml (1 fl oz) of new refrigerant oil.
“Universal” A/C compressor oilsare often PAO-based and are not the same viscosity as the PAG oil recommended for a specific type of compressor. This can lead to poor lubrication and premature compressor failure. Newer vehicles with R-1234yf A/C systems require a special 1234yf compressor oilspecified by the vehicle manufacturer.
The dryer cannot be drained of oil, so you have to make an assumption that 2 ounces are held in side the dryer. 2 ounces + 3 ounce from old compressor plus 2 ounces from dryer is 5 ounces that need to be in the replacement compressor.
How much PAG oil to add when replacing receiver / dryer?
Going to be a little bit before it’s warm enough here to charge the system anyway. You are going to need to pull a vacuum again anyway, just put a rubber hose in the pag oil (in a clear bottle) and pull out 1 oz, open and close the vacuum knob while the hose is in the oil. It just hit me, is it charged with Freon now?? No it’s not charged now.