How much oil to add to new accumulator?
If less than 30 ml (1 fl oz) is drained-add 60 ml (2 fl oz) to the new compressor. If more than 30 ml (1 fl oz) is drained-add same amount that was drained to the new compressor. Accumulator-Add 105 ml (3.5 fl oz) of new oil to the replacement accumulator to compensate for oil retained by original accumulator desiccant and bag assemblies.
How to change the oil in an AC compressor?
Draining and Replacing the Oil 1. Take the rear cap off of the AC compressor. Hold the compressor in your hand and find the black end cap on the rear… 2. Hold the compressor upside down to drain the old oil from it. Empty out all of the old oil from the compressor into a… 3. Check the owner’s …
What kind of lubricant do you use for a / C compressor?
Newer vehicles with R-1234yf A/C systems require a special 1234yf compressor oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer. General Motors recommends GM lubricants only (PAG-PSD1 #19260643 for 2013/14 Cadillac XTS, and PAG-ND12 #19299051 for 2013 Cadillac ATS). Universal compressor oils should NOT be used in R-1234yf applications.
When do I add oil to my AC system?
One thing I haven’t mentioned yet is putting refrigerant oil in the system. You normally do this when recharging the system after replacing one of the major components. This is tricky. The service manual normally tells you how much refrigerant oil should be added with each major component replaced on the AC system.
When to replace the AC compressor in a GMC Truck?
Since it was under warrenty, they replaced it, and this time flushed the whole system and even replaced some kind of valve w/ a coil on it in the rear A/C system. Drove it 24,000 miles after that w/ no issues, until the day i traded her in.
Draining and Replacing the Oil 1. Take the rear cap off of the AC compressor. Hold the compressor in your hand and find the black end cap on the rear… 2. Hold the compressor upside down to drain the old oil from it. Empty out all of the old oil from the compressor into a… 3. Check the owner’s
What happens if I add oil to my AC system?
The thing is, most replacement components, such as compressors, often come with the prescribed amount of oil already in the part. If you add oil on top of this, you might saturate the system and it won’t work as well.
If less than 30 ml (1 fl oz) is drained-add 60 ml (2 fl oz) to the new compressor. If more than 30 ml (1 fl oz) is drained-add same amount that was drained to the new compressor. Accumulator-Add 105 ml (3.5 fl oz) of new oil to the replacement accumulator to compensate for oil retained by original accumulator desiccant and bag assemblies.