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Automatic Air Conditioner: Maintenance Nissan Altima L31

Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor

The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compressor when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage has occurred. It is important to maintain the specified amount.

If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result

  1. Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor
  2. Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)