Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor: Notes

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The oil in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add oil to compressor when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage has occurred. It is important to maintain the specified amount.

If oil quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:

Lack of oil: May lead to a seized compressor
Excessive oil: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)