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How can I tell how much pag 46 oil is in my car or if my system is properly lubricated?
RODJAMES
MEMBER
2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
3.4L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
220,000 MILES
Refrigerant oil.
Monday, January 16th, 2023 AT 12:08 AM
1 Reply
BORIS K
MECHANIC
799 POSTS
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
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