AC oil
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05-31-07, 10:22 AM
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AC oil
I have a '97 dodge stratus that i just replaced the AC compressor in but I'm not to sure how much oil needs to be put in to the system.
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05-31-07, 01:06 PM
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The cans of 134A have this oil in it already.
If you disconnected the A/C lines in the process of replacing compressor, a complete vacuum and recharge is in order. Having lines disconnected introduces moisture in the system and cause damage.
If you disconnected the A/C lines in the process of replacing compressor, a complete vacuum and recharge is in order. Having lines disconnected introduces moisture in the system and cause damage.
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I know some brands of 134a producers do put oil in with there refridgerant but if it enough to service a new compressor? I've found that most cans of refridgerant contains about 2oz of oil.
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05-31-07, 04:32 PM
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The following is from my AllData I have for my '01 Stratus. It's probably the same.
Refrigerant Oil
Total System 150 ml (5 oz.)
Condenser 30 ml (1 oz.)
Evaporator 59 ml (2 oz.)
Receiver-Drier 30 ml (1 oz.)
Refrigerant Lines 44 ml (1.5 oz.)
Compressor See Note
Note:
When replacing the A/C compressor, drain and measure the amount of oil from the old compressor. Add the equivalent amount of fresh oil to the new compressor.
Copyright © 2007 ALLDATA LLC
Refrigerant Oil
Total System 150 ml (5 oz.)
Condenser 30 ml (1 oz.)
Evaporator 59 ml (2 oz.)
Receiver-Drier 30 ml (1 oz.)
Refrigerant Lines 44 ml (1.5 oz.)
Compressor See Note
Note:
When replacing the A/C compressor, drain and measure the amount of oil from the old compressor. Add the equivalent amount of fresh oil to the new compressor.
Copyright © 2007 ALLDATA LLC
#5
05-31-07, 06:35 PM
You replaced the compressor because??????????.............If the old one came apart internally did you flush the condensor?????............Older car??? Did you replace the receiver drier and the expansion valve??????...........
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i replaced the compressor becuse the clutch on it went out, the compressor itself worked fine before the clutch gave way. No, i didnt replace anything but the compressor.
thanks for the oil quanity info.
thanks for the oil quanity info.
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05-31-07, 10:40 PM
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i tried, couldnt find a clutch assy, the best i figure it all comes together. if not i still couldnt find one. sometimes you just draw the short stick, right.
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06-01-07, 07:55 AM
would add atleast 2 ounces to the compressor you can buy freon with oil in it already but the oil should really be added directly to the compressor and turned over several times by hand before even installing.
what exactly was wrong with the clutch was it making noise and slipping and discolored from being hot if so you will likely be doing the job again in the near future might want to flush and change out the drier the second time around.
what exactly was wrong with the clutch was it making noise and slipping and discolored from being hot if so you will likely be doing the job again in the near future might want to flush and change out the drier the second time around.
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06-01-07, 08:03 AM
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it was more likr the clutch bearings gave out. the clutch froze up but the pump was still turning.
