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A/c System Specifications Mazda 929 HD

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypeFord FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension
B2300 & B3000 (1) , B4000108-132 Lbs. (50-60 kg)
System Oil Capacity(2) 7.0 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity22 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side160-250 psi (11.2-17.6 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side22-52 psi (1.5-3.7 kg/cm 2 )
(1) A pointer and gauge are built into automatic tensioner. On B2300, pointer must be between 4° and 25° markings. On B3000, pointer must be between 4° and 19° markings. Replace belt if pointer falls outside specified range. (2) Use SUNISCO 5GS refrigerant oil. (3) Specification is with ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C).
(1)A pointer and gauge are built into automatic tensioner. On B2300, pointer must be between 4° and 25° markings. On B3000, pointer must be between 4° and 19° markings. Replace belt if pointer falls outside specified range.
(2)Use SUNISCO 5GS refrigerant oil.
(3)Specification is with ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C).

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (B2300, B3000 & B4000)

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypeNippondenso TV12 Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New5/16-23/64" (8-9 mm)
Used23/64-25/64" (9-10 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2)3.9-5.1 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity21.2 ozs.
System Operating Pressures
High Side200-227 psi (14.0-16.0 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side22-35 psi (1.5-2.5 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Measure with 22-lb. (10 kg) pressure applied halfway between crankshaft pulley and Power Steering (P/S) pulley or idler pulley (without P/S). (2) Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil.
(1)Measure with 22-lb. (10 kg) pressure applied halfway between crankshaft pulley and Power Steering (P/S) pulley or idler pulley (without P/S).
(2)Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil.

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MIATA)

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypeNippondenso 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
2.6L
New Belt (2)21/64-25/64" (8.5-10.0 mm)
Used Belt25/64-29/64" (10.0-11.5 mm)
3.0L
New Belt (2)5/32-11/64" (4.0-4.5 mm)
Used Belt11/64-7/32" (4.5-5.5 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity(3) 3.4-3.9 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-12) Capacity
With Rear A/C35.3 ozs.
Without Rear A/C31.8 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (4)
High Side171-227 psi (12.0-16.0 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side17-28 psi (1.2-2.0 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Measure belt deflection midway between compressor pulley and alternator pulley. (2) Belt in operation for less than 5 minutes. (3) Use DENSO/ND-Oil 8 refrigerant oil. (4) Specification is with ambient temperature at 86-95°F (30-35°C).
(1)Measure belt deflection midway between compressor pulley and alternator pulley.
(2)Belt in operation for less than 5 minutes.
(3)Use DENSO/ND-Oil 8 refrigerant oil.
(4)Specification is with ambient temperature at 86-95°F (30-35°C).

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MPV)

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypeNippondenso TV12 Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New9/64-5/32" (3.5-4.0 mm)
Used11/64-13/64" (4.5-5.0 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2)4.5 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity15.9-19.4 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side199-288 psi (14.0-16.0 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side22-35 psi (1.5-2.5 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Measure with 22 lb. (10 kg) pressure applied to center of belt. (2) Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil. (3) Specification is with ambient temperature at about 86-95°F (30-35°C).
(1)Measure with 22 lb. (10 kg) pressure applied to center of belt.
(2)Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil.
(3)Specification is with ambient temperature at about 86-95°F (30-35°C).

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (RX7)

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypePanasonic Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New5/16-23/64" (8-9 mm)
Used23/64-25/64" (9-10 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity
MX-3(2) 5.3 ozs.
Protege & 3233.9-4.6 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity
MX-326.5 ozs.
Protege & 32328.2 ozs.
System Operating Pressures
MX-3 (3)
High Side185-225 psi (13.0-15.0 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side17-27 psi (1.2-1.9 kg/cm 2 )
Protege & 323
High Side171-234 psi (12.0-16.5 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side22-42 psi (1.5-3.0 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Measure with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied to center of longest belt run. (2) Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil. (3) Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (30°C).
(1)Measure with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied to center of longest belt run.
(2)Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil.
(3)Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (30°C).

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MX-3, PROTEGE & 323)

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypePanasonic Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
2.0L Engines
New19/64-23/64" (7.5-9.0 mm)
Used5/16-3/8" (8.0-9.5 mm)
2.5L Engines
New7/32-1/4" (5.5-6.5 mm)
Used1/4-19/64" (6.5-7.5 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity(2) 5.3 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity24.7 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side185-213 psi (13.0-15.0 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side21-26 psi (1.5-1.8 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Measure deflection along longest belt run, with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied to midpoint. (2) Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil. (3) Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (27°C) and engine speed at 1500 RPM.
(1)Measure deflection along longest belt run, with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied to midpoint.
(2)Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil.
(3)Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (27°C) and engine speed at 1500 RPM.

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MX-6 & 626)

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypeFord FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension(1) 108-132 Lbs. (49-60 kg)
System Oil Capacity(2) 7 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity28-29 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side160-250 psi (11.2-17.6 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side22-52 psi (1.5-3.7 kg/cm 2 )
(1) If belt tension is not within specification, check belt length and automatic tensioner. (2) Use SUNISCO 5GS refrigerant oil. (3) High-side pressure specification is with ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C). Low-side pressure should remain constant.
(1)If belt tension is not within specification, check belt length and automatic tensioner.
(2)Use SUNISCO 5GS refrigerant oil.
(3)High-side pressure specification is with ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C). Low-side pressure should remain constant.

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (NAVAJO)

ApplicationSpecification
Compressor TypePanasonic Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New15/64-1/4" (5.8-6.5 mm)
Used1/4-5/16" (6.5-7.8 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity(2) 4.2-4.5 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity28.2 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side160-200 psi (11.2-14.1 kg/cm 2 )
Low Side16.5-24.5 psi (1.16-1.72 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Measure with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. (2) Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil. (3) With ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C).
(1)Measure with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2)Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil.
(3)With ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C).

AUTOMATIC A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (929)