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Old 03-30-2010, 12:27 PM
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Hey guys, I just replaced my A/C compressor and was wondering if I needed to add any oil to it? The compressor is lightly used. A little bit dripped out when I was installing it, but not much.

So the question is, should I add more?
Do you fill it from the same place you add the free-on from?
How much oil do you need?
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Put a 3oz can in there. Yes, same place.

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normally, you will drain the old one, measure the volume and add that to the new one.

Personally, if I was installing a used AC compressor, I would drain all of the oil, inspect the condition, flush out the oil with new oil a few times, turning the compressor by hand, let it drain, and add the amount needed. IF the system was leaking oil before, add more.

I would put the oil right in the compresor itself.

Its always best to flush everything out, and add the correct amount of oil (I believe we use 6 or 8 oz total on the f-car, not sure? )

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Originally Posted by Bad Blu Formula
Do you fill it from the same place you add the free-on from?
How much oil do you need?


Huh. . . . ?


I would have put the oil straight in the compressor after draining out the old oil.


Good luck with a used compressor. . . . It may work. . . But, used compressors are side by side with used alternators.
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You really should evacuate and recharge the system.
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Originally Posted by THE SHOP
You really should evacuate and recharge the system.

That too. . . .


I just think of it as common sense. . . . .




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