A/C Refrigerant System Component Description: O-Rings
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O-rings seal connections between A/C system components.
NOTE:
Always use correct size O-rings (dimensions -a- and -b-).
Do not reuse O-rings, always replace. Use only new O-rings that are compatible with R-134a refrigerant and refrigerant (PAG) oil on R-134a systems.
O-rings for use only on R-134a systems may be color coded: red, green, violet or black.
Lubricate O-rings with the appropriate refrigerant oil before installing (only use PAG oil).