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General Motors ("K" Body)

  1. Service replacement compressor contains 2.8 ounces of SUN PAG refrigerant oil. No oil needs to added to replacement compressor prior to installation.
  2. If system abruptly loses refrigerant, for example in the event of a collision, compressor must be replaced. It is not necessary to add refrigerant oil to compressor prior to installation.
  3. If refrigerant oil needs to added to system for normal maintenance, or if a component other than compressor is replaced, PAG oil may be added to system. See SANDEN SCROLL COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (GENERAL MOTORS "K" BODY)  table.
  4. Use new "O" rings on refrigerant lines. Install A/C compressor. Perform leak test. Evacuate and charge system. Ensure A/C system is operating properly.
SANDEN SCROLL COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES ("K" BODY)

Component (1) Ounces
Accumulator 4.0
Compressor 2.8
Condenser 1.0
Evaporator 1.0
System Total 8.8
(1) If more than specified amount of PAG (GM P/N 12356151) oil is drained from component, add an equal amount to replacement component.