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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Hey everyone im reinstalling A/C back on my car and was curious, i heard you have to put oil or something in the compressor..At least i believe its the compressor, its the part on the bottom with the pulley. IS that true? and if so where and what kind of oil do you put in it? Thanks Alot
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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maybe your thinking of free-on?
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There is oil that goes into the a/c system. You can get it in a can from Napa for like 5 bucks. You can also buy the refridgerant that has the oil in it.
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