Refrigerant oil.
Jan 15, 2023 at 4:08 PM
How can I tell how much pag 46 oil is in my car or if my system is properly lubricated?
2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
RODJAMES
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Hello,
It is not easy to determine the quantity of oil in the AC system. Most of the oil is stored in the compressor. There are no dipstick or sight glass
How A/C works:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-air-conditioner-works
I found a special tool which seems to make the checking process easier:
https://youtu.be/pSLTB2XIXK0
and
https://youtu.be/uI5x7VPpvVY
See image below.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
It is not easy to determine the quantity of oil in the AC system. Most of the oil is stored in the compressor. There are no dipstick or sight glass
How A/C works:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-air-conditioner-works
I found a special tool which seems to make the checking process easier:
https://youtu.be/pSLTB2XIXK0
and
https://youtu.be/uI5x7VPpvVY
See image below.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Boris
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Jan 15, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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