Re: A/C Compressor Upgrade
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:57 am
My AC system has had the refrigerant recovered, and I removed the compressor (Bosch 0140 903 506) which seems okay. After a flush (assuming no surprises) and some new hoses, I'm planning on using ester oil to maintain R12/R134a refrigerant compatibility. Any reason not to?
The compressor has a label instructing a 350 ml (approx. 12 oz) charge for the compressor. I assume this is the amount for the entire (empty, evacuated and flushed) circuit? It seems like a lot of oil.
Lastly, the online Tech Manual says to use a charging can to get oil into the crankcase. Any reason I can't just pour the oil in from a bottle? I'm assuming that would be fine.
Thanks gents, and happy Columbus Day.
The compressor has a label instructing a 350 ml (approx. 12 oz) charge for the compressor. I assume this is the amount for the entire (empty, evacuated and flushed) circuit? It seems like a lot of oil.
Lastly, the online Tech Manual says to use a charging can to get oil into the crankcase. Any reason I can't just pour the oil in from a bottle? I'm assuming that would be fine.
Thanks gents, and happy Columbus Day.