A/C Compressor Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Due to the high moisture-absorption characteristics of the compressor oil, it may absorb moisture if left over a long period of time thereby negatively affecting A/C operation. Drain the compressor oil and refill within 10 min. of each other.

Rotate the new A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while pouring refrigerant oil in a clean measuring container. Use this refrigerant oil to refill new compressor. Do not allow refrigerant oil to become contaminated.
Rotate old A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while pouring refrigerant oil in a separate, clean measuring container.
Compare those oil amounts. The amount of the oil drained from the new A/C compressor should be greater than the old one.
Pour the same amount oil drained from the old A/C compressor back into the new A/C compressor.

Fig 1: Pouring Amount Oil Drained From Old A/C Compressor Back Into New A/C Compressor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

A/C compressor oil type
- FD46XG
  A/C compressor oil sealed volume (approx. quantity)
- 100 ml {100 cc, 3.38 fl oz}