How much oil do I put in my AC condenser?

How much oil do I put in my AC condenser?

Here is the amount of PAG oil needed for its smooth operation by different AC components: Compressor = 1.4 ounces. Evaporator = 1.5 ounces. Condenser = 1 ounces.

When do I need to put oil in my AC compressor?

If you recharged your vehicle’s air conditioning system with freon and it still isn’t working, or if you have a newly installed AC compressor, you may need to put oil in it. Take your vehicle to a certified mechanic if you don’t have a reclaimer machine, which you need to capture the freon from the AC system.

Can You overfill an A / C compressor with too much oil?

CAUTION: Do NOT overfill the the A/C system with too much compressor oil. Too much oil can hurt cooling performance. The total amount of oil added to compensate for parts that have been replaced should NOT exceed the total oil capacity of the system.

What kind of oil do you use for a R-1234yf 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).

Can a low oil level cause a compressor to fail?

A low oil level can starve the compressor for oil and lead to compressor failure. CAUTION:Do NOT overfill the the A/C system with too much compressor oil. Too much oil can hurt cooling performance. Use the following guidelines for replacing compressor oil when changing A/C components: Compressor………1.4 oz Condenser……….1.0 oz

What kind of oil does classic air compressor use?

Compressors that Classic Auto Air rebuilds come with a full system charge of Ester 100 oil, which is compatible with both the old R12 refrigerant and newer 134a.

Can you run an AC compressor with no oil?

Fortunately most people realize the harm to the system and potential danger of running an AC compressor with no oil. Classic Auto Air sells new rotary (Sanden style) compressors in 2 variations: those that are compatible with the older, R12 refrigerant and compressors compatible with 134a refrigerant.

Can you add mineral oil to a rotary compressor?

New, R12 Rotary compressors come with a full system charge of Mineral Oil, which is compatible only with R12 refrigerant. New 134a rotary compressors come with a full system charge of PAG oil, which is compatible only with 134a refrigerant.

Can you use PAG oil on a 134a compressor?

New 134a rotary compressors come with a full system charge of PAG oil, which is compatible only with 134a refrigerant. If your compressor is going into a system that has previously been installed, it’s important to get as much of the original oil charge out of the system as possible to protect against an oil overcharge.