AC condenser installation

2006 CHRYSLER 300
123,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DADDYA
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When installing a new condenser with the receiver/drier attached, do you have to add PAG46?
Jul 23, 2017 at 1:43 AM
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HMAC300
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to replace the oil that was in old condenser so you do not burn up the compressor. it takes one ounce. See picture and video.

https://youtu.be/ipmmluZmgaU

Please let us know what happens.

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Jul 23, 2017 at 5:12 AM
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DADDYA
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The new compressor came with five ounce's . Do I add an ounce in the new condenser?
Jul 23, 2017 at 7:06 AM
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HMAC300
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Yes it will circulate all through the system.
Jul 23, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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DADDYA
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Thank you HMAC300 .
Jul 23, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 24, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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