Compressor oil in A/C system?

2006 VOLVO XC90
250,000 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Replaced my compressor. Watched your video on vacuuming down the system and recharging.
Did I lose compressor oil in the loss of refrigerant?
Do I need to replace that oil?
Jul 11, 2022 at 2:20 PM
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Hello,

Yes, you will have to add oil after the compressor's replacement.
Volvo does not specify how much to add for just the compressor replacement.
But these usually take 0.8 lbs. for vehicles without rear A/C and 1 lbs. for vehicles with rear A/C.
The total capacity is 1.5 lbs. and 2.2 lbs. respectively.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Jul 11, 2022 at 11:27 PM
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Thank you.

Russell M. Myers, Esq.
Jul 12, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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