A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement
Special Tools Required
Oil Injector Tool Robinair ROB16256*, commercially available
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
Recommended PAG oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8
P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH: 120 mL (4 fl.oz)
It is important to have the correct amount of refrigerant oil in the A/C system to ensure proper lubrication of the A/C compressor. Too little oil damages the A/C compressor; too much oil reduces the cooling capacity of the system, and can produce high vent temperatures.
- To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils.
- Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
- Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if it gets on the paint, wash it off immediately.
Add the recommended refrigerant oil in the amount listed if you replace any of the following parts:
A/C condenser (including Dryer Desiccant)..............35 mL (1 1/5 fl.oz)
Evaporator............35 mL (1 1/5 fl.oz)
Line or hose..........10 mL (1/3 fl.oz)
Dryer desiccant.....10 mL (1/3 fl.oz)
Leakage repair.... 25 mL (5/6 fl.oz)
A/C compressor.... For A/C compressor replacement, subtract the volume of oil drained from the removed A/C compressor from 82 mL (2 7/9 fl-oz), and drain the calculated volume of oil from the new A/C compressor: 82 mL (2 7/9 fl-oz) - Volume of removed A/C compressor = Volume to drain from new A/C compressor.