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Compressor Oil Balancing (with C69): Draining

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Important:  Drain and measure as much of the refrigerant oil as possible from the removed compressor.

    Fig 1: Draining & Measuring Refrigerant Oil
    G01827823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean, graduated container.

    Rotate the compressor shaft to assist in draining the compressor.

  2. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor.

    This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.

  3. Properly discard the used refrigerant oil.
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