Capacities For AUDI 100 / AUDI A6 (4A_) Through My 1998

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Features of the refrigerant system:

Restrictor
Reservoir
"Denso" or "Zexel / Valeo" A/C compressors. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific service information) and the Parts Information.

Vehicle type	Production period	Total quantity of oil in refrigerant circuit in cm³	Quantity of refrigerant oil in replacement compressor in cm³
Audi 100/Audi A6	From 10/1992 to 03/1997	250 + 50	250 + 50

NOTE:

The replacement compressor contains the full quantity of oil intended for the refrigerant circuit. If the A/C compressor is being replaced, the quantity of oil in the A/C compressor must be adjusted. Refer to Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

The Audi 100 and Audi A6 were equipped with different A/C compressors depending on engine and production period. Exclusive use was made at the start of production of "Zexel / Valeo" A/C compressors. From MY 1996, "Denso" A/C compressors were gradually introduced on vehicles with 6-cylinder engines. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific service information) and the Parts Information.

Beginning from production year 2006, the name of the "Zexel" A/C compressor was changed from "Zexel" to "Valeo".