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Refrigerant Oil




Refrigerant Oil Capacity

PAG Oil, Sanden 110 cc +/- 10 cc (3.7 +/- 0.3 fl. oz.)

PAG Oil, Denso 90 cc +/- 10 cc 3.0 +/- 0.3 fl.oz.)


Oil Distribution

The oil, which is located in the sump of the A/C compressor before initially switching on the air conditioner system, is distributed through the refrigerant circuit as follows:

A/C compressor approximately 50%

Condenser approximately 10%

Suction hose approximately 10%

Evaporator approximately 20%

Fluid reservoir approximately 10%