A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement
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Recommended PAG oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8
- P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH: 120 mL (4fl.oz)
Add the recommended refrigerant oil in the amount listed if you replace any of the following parts.
- To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if it gets on the paint, wash it off immediately.
A/C condenser (including dryer desiccant)......... 50 mL(1 2/3 fl.oz)
Front Evaporator...... 40 mL(1 1/3 fl.oz)
Rear Evaporator........ 30 mL (1 fl.oz)
Line or hose.............. 10 mL (1/3 fl.oz)
Dryer desiccant......... 10 mL (1/3 fl.oz)
Leakage repair.......... 25 mL (5/6 fl.oz)
A/C compressor........ For A/C compressor replacement, subtract the volume of oil drained from the removed A/C compressor from 125 mL (4 2/9 fl.oz), and drain the calculated volume of oil from the new A/C compressor: 125 mL (4 2/9 fl.oz) - Volume of removed A/C compressor = Volume to drain from new A/C compressor.
NOTE:
Even if no oil is drained from the removed A/C compressor, don't drain more than 50 mL (1 2/3 fl.oz) from the new A/C compressor.