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FX-15 10-Cylinder

  1. Slowly discharge system. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Remove A/C compressor. Drain compressor oil from suction and discharge ports. Measure amount drained and discard oil.
  2. If amount drained from removed (old) compressor is between 3 and 5 ounces, add drained amount of new refrigerant oil into the NEW compressor through suction port.
  3. If amount drained is less than 3 ounces, add 3 ounces to the NEW compressor. If amount drained is more than 5 ounces, add 5 ounces. Use new "O" rings on refrigerant lines. Install A/C compressor. Evacuate and recharge system. Perform leak test.
  4. When replacing other A/C system components, add the following amount(s) of refrigerant oil. See COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (FX-15 10-CYLINDER) table.
COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (FX-15 10-CYLINDER)

Component Ounces
Condenser 1.0
Evaporator 3.0
Receiver-Drier (1) 2.0
Refrigerant Lines (2) 1.0
(1) On Hyundai Sonata and Mazda Navajo, drain oil from old receiver-drier. Add amount drained to amount specified.
(2) Add only if a large oil leak is indicated.