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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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How much PAG oil should be put in new compressor and do I add the 1oz of oil in the drier itself? 99 FRC
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Originally Posted by coanan
How much PAG oil should be put in new compressor and do I add the 1oz of oil in the drier itself? 99 FRC
I hope the following is helpful;

Data from a 2001 Manual

PAG Oil
2oz for the Compressor (or replace as much as came out of the old one)
2oz for the Accumulator (or replace as much as came out of the old one)



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Originally Posted by maskell
I hope the following is helpful;

Data from a 2001 Manual

PAG Oil
2oz for the Compressor (or replace as much as came out of the old one)
2oz for the Accumulator (or replace as much as came out of the old one)



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Thanks, would all that go in the compressor 4oz
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Originally Posted by coanan
Thanks, would all that go in the compressor 4oz
The manual indicates that the oil should be replaced in each individual component.



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