A/C - Reduced Oil Charge for R12 Service Compressor: Overview
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-40ISSUE DATE: September, 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: HVAC-07
CORPORATION NO.: 99-01-37-007
SUBJECT:
Service Information on Changes to Oil Charge for R12 Service A/C Compressors and Oil Handling Procedures
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991 - 1993 Saturn S-Series vehicles originally equipped with R12 A/C systems
PURPOSE:
This bulletin provides information on changes to the oil charge for R12 service compressors. New service A/C compressors will contain 1OOcc of oil instead of 2OOcc. A/C compressor oil overcharge will result in reduced cooling capacity. Undercharge may result in premature component failure.
It is necessary that the A/C system maintains 2OOcc oil charge. In order to maintain the appropriate oil charge, refer to the oil measuring and handling procedures in this bulletin.
IMPORTANT:
Oil charge can be identified by locating the label on the rear of the compressor. The 100cc oil charged service replacement A/C compressor will read "100cc COMP/2OOcc SYS." The "100cc COMP" designation indicates that the compressor unit has 1OOcc of oil installed and the "2OOcc SYS" designation indicates the total A/C system requires 2OOcc of oil.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21031480 Compressor Asm-A/C
21030363 Oil-A/C Cmpr
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for D4440 (replace Compressor Assembly), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.