Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If fluorescent leak detection dye is also to be added during A/C charging, the dye may be added to the dye/lubricant injector along with the refrigerant oil.

Evacuate the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
Assemble the Dye/Lubricant Injector using the correct adapters to match the amount of PAG oil to be injected.
Verify that all the valves on the Dye/Lubricant Injector are closed.

Fig 1: Identifying Valves On Fluorescent Dye/Lubricant Injector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fill the Dye/Lubricant Injector with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

Fig 2: Identifying Deluxe Injector Loop Kit Reservoir

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the Dye/Lubricant Injector between the low-side gauge port valve and the refrigerant station or manifold gauge set.
Open all the valves and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .