Capacities For AUDI A8 (4E_) From My 2003

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Features of the refrigerant system:

Restrictor
Reservoir
"Denso" A/C compressor with A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific service information) and the Parts Information.

Vehicle type

Production period

Total quantity of oil in refrigerant circuit in cm⁽¹⁾

Quantity of refrigerant oil in replacement compressor in cm⁽¹⁾

Differing features of this refrigerant circuit

Audi A8

8-cylinder gasoline engine with 3.7L or 4.2L (except FSI)

From 10/2002 all

200 ⁺ / _- 10

200⁺ / _- 10

A/C compressor type "7 SEU 16" (see notes below)

6 and 12-cylinder gasoline engine
6 and 8-cylinder diesel engine

From 10/2002 to 01/2004

200 ⁺ / _- 10

A/C compressor type "6 SEU 14", "7 SEU 16" or "7 SEU 17" (see notes below)

6, 10- and 12-cylinder gasoline engine
6 and 8-cylinder diesel engine
8-cylinder 4.2L gasoline engine (only FSI)

From 01/2004

150 ⁺ / _- 10

150⁺ / _- 10

Compressor type "6 SEU 14" or "7 SEU 17" (see notes below)

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At the start of production, the compressor types in the first two lines of the table were supplied with a refrigerant oil quantity of 200 cm . These compressors can be recognized from the index of the part number (4E0 260 805 with index "C", "D", "E", "F", "J", "L" or "S"). In MY 2004 (from approximately 01/2004), a gradual change was made to other types of compressor with a refrigerant oil quantity of 150 cm . These compressors can be recognized from the index of the part number (4E0 260 805 with the index "G", "H", "T", "M", "N", "Q", or double index, for example, "AB"). Refer to the Parts Information.

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 A8 is equipped with different A/C compressors depending on engine and production period.

This A/C compressor is available as a replacement part with different oil capacities, therefore note the exact part number. Refer to the Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific service information) and the Parts Information.

The reason for the different oil capacities inside the A/C compressor is due to the design of the A/C compressor (with or without an oil separator on the high pressure connection) or to the design of the refrigerant circuit if the A/C compressors are have the identical design. Pay attention to the different capacities. Too much oil in the circuit leads to higher pressures and reduces cooling output of the system. Too little oil may lead to lubrication problems in the compressor.

A data plate may be attached to the A/C compressor by the manufacturer, indicating the part number and refrigerant oil quantity.