Air conditioner refrigerant oil

1999 ACURA TL
140 MILES • 3.2L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY01
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How much refrigerant oil does my car hold? I' am replacing the compressor with an OEM Denso which comes already with the oil added inside, also replacing drier and condenser. Need this info so I don't add too much or too little. Thanks in advance & Happy New Year!
Jan 11, 2014 at 9:35 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Here are videos and guides to show you how to recharge your air condition system and find the charge port.

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon


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here is the compressor oil requirements. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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