A/C compressor evacuate and recharge

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
210,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YAZIDAN
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I would like to evacuate and recharge the A/C, what type of oil the compressor will take and how much i need to add.
Feb 19, 2022 at 4:38 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

This compressor uses PAG 46 oil.
The capacity is 4.5 ounces.

Here is a helpful video and guide on how to evacuate and recharge A/C system:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Feb 19, 2022 at 6:29 PM
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So, the capacity of the compressor is 4.5 oz. so how much i need to add when i evacuate the system and recharge? i m sure not 4.5 oz?
Feb 19, 2022 at 6:40 PM
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SQM
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If you are just evacuating the system and recharging and not replacing any components like the compressor or any other part, then the amount of oil that will escape will be minimal and it will be impossible to know how much it actually escaped. In most cases you do not have to add any oil if all you do is discharge and recharge the system.

Here is a guide you can use of how much to add by components replacement:

Compressor = 1.2 ounces
Evaporator = 1.5 ounces
Condenser = .6 ounces
Accumulator = .6 ounces
Hoses = .6 ounces
Feb 19, 2022 at 7:37 PM
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