Refrigerant Oil Adding for New A/C Compressor Installation
Note. Service A/C compressors are shipped without refrigerant oil.
- Rotate the old A/C compressor shaft 8 to 10 full rotations (clockwise) while collecting the refrigerant oil in a clean measuring cup. Add the same amount plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.
Refrigerant Oil Adding for New Suction Accumulator or Receiver/Drier Installation
- Drill one 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) hole in the old suction accumulator or receiver/drier cylinder and drain the oil into a clean measuring cup.
- Add the quantity of oil drained, plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery and 60 ml (2 fl oz).