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NIPPONDENSO Rotary Vane Drain & Refill

  1. Before checking and adjusting oil level, operate compressor at engine idle speed, and set controls at maximum cooling and high blowing speed for 20-30 minutes to return oil to compressor.
  2. Stop engine. Discharge refrigerant and remove compressor from vehicle. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS at the beginning of this article. Drain compressor oil through compressor intake and discharge ports. Measure amount drained. Oil may be hard to drain if compressor cool. Drain compressor while compressor is warm.
  3. If amount drained is less than 2.4 ounces, conduct leak tests at system connections. If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts. Check purity of oil level and adjust oil level as follows.
  4. If amount drained is more than 2.4 ounces, oil level is okay; fill with same amount drained using new oil. If amount drained is less than 2.4 ounces, pour 2.4 ounces of new refrigerant oil.
  5. When replacing condenser, add one ounce. when replacing other A/C components, add .33 ounce per container replaced.
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