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Draining Procedure

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

    Remove the compressor crankcase oil drain plug and drain the crankcase (1) into a clean, graduated container.

  2. Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into the same container. Rotate the compressor shaft to assist in draining the compressor.
  3. Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor. This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.
  4. Inspect oil drained from removed compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Diagnosis 
  5. Properly discard the used refrigerant oil.
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