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Adding AC refrigerant oil question (NBC) boxster99 - Saturday, 11 May, 2013, at 5:03:35 pm |
How long did you leave the system under a vacuum and how much oil did you remove... MarcW - Sunday, 12 May, 2013, at 2:40:00 pm |
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boxster99
Hi folks,
I have been searching the web all over and could not find a clear answer so hopefully some experts here can help me. Note: it is for a Honda 03 Accord (non-Boxster)
Anyway, with UV dye I found out my AC condenser is leaking (bad design) so I replaced the condenser and the receiver. The manual call for 25 ml (condenser), 10 ml (receiver) of oil (PAG 46 = ND-OIL-8??) to be added after I replaced them. It is straight forward. However, I also did a vacuum with my air pump to make sure there is no more leak. Someone on thew web said if I do a vacuum, it would suck out all the oil in the system and leave it bone dry. The total amount of oil is 160 ml (5 1/3 fl-oz). So simple question: should I add 35 ml (for condenser+receiver) or the whole 160 ml? I know I do not want to add too much oil,
Thanks for any help on this.
I know I can take it to the shop but the feeling of DIY is much more satisfying (and I know: I messed up most of the times but I learn it that way :-)))
Tony
Re: How long did you leave the system under a vacuum and how much oil did you remove... boxster99 - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 6:59:40 am |
The vacuum does two things, at least. The low pressure lowers the boiling.. MarcW - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 11:10:31 am |
My reference for the 996 Turbo A/C... MarcW - Monday, 13 May, 2013, at 1:40:07 pm |