Compressor Oil Balancing: Balancing
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- The replacement compressor is shipped with 240 ml (8.0 oz) of refrigerant oil.
- Before installing the compressor, the refrigerant oil will have to be fully drained.
- Add back the same quantity of PAG oil as drained from the removed compressor.
Refer to the amount of refrigerant oil recorded during the compressor removal.
IMPORTANT:
The refrigerant oil in the A/C system must be balanced during compressor replacement.