A/C Compressor Installation Note (2)

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

Fig 1: Adding Same Amount Oil Drained From Old A/C Compressor Back Into Other A/C Compressor

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

A/C compressor oil type

FD46XG

A/C compressor oil sealed volume (approx. quantity)

180 ml {180 cc, 6.09 US fl oz}