AC System Oil Capacity

[college man]

since the compressor and drier are being replace and will be dry._x000D_
I would account for the compressor and drier oil charge. you could_x000D_
dump the oil from those components and see how much you get out._x000D_
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[John B Kobberstad]

[quote]Quoted From college man: _x000D_
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since the compressor and drier are being replace and will be dry._x000D_
I would account for the compressor and drier oil charge. you could_x000D_
dump the oil from those components and see how much you get out._x000D_
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[John B Kobberstad]

[quote]Quoted From diygeo: _x000D_
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I’m in the process of replacing a compressor and accumulator/receiver/dryer on a 96 Olds Ciera. A Spec. sheet from NAPA states the system capacity is 9.0 oz. of PAG-150. Can someone confirm I have the correct breakdow

[diygeo]

[quote]Quoted From johnbkobb: _x000D_
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Compressors do not always come without oil. Check the compressor you are putting in to see if it already has oil. Turn the shaft by hand a few times before installing to get the oil lubricating it good before it i

[diygeo]

[quote]Quoted From johnbkobb:_x000D_
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If you are replacing the compressor I can only assume that it is because of a catastrophic failure, in which case you should do a complete flush of the system and refill with all new oil or you risk destroying the n

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