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Refrigerant Oil

Refrigerant System Internal Lubricant (including A/C Compressor) Poly-Alkylene Glycol (PAG) Synthetic Refrigerant Oil
If less than 30 ml (1 oz) oil drained from removed compressor 60 Milliliter (mL)
If more than 30 ml (1 oz) oil drained from removed compressor Add same amount as drained
Accumulator Add 30 ml (1 oz) more than amount drained from old accumulator
Condenser 30 Milliliter (mL)
Evaporator 90 Milliliter (mL)
Abrupt oil loss due to large refrigerant leak Add 90ml(3 oz) plus required amount for the component being replaced (cause of large leak)