A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement

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Recommended PAG oil DENSO ND-OIL 8

P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH 120 mL (4 fl oz)

It is important to have the correct amount of refrigerant oil in the A/C system to ensure proper lubrication of the compressor Too little oil damages the compressor, too much oil reduces the cooling capacity of the system, and can produce high vent temperatures

To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils
Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption
Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle, it may damage the paint, if it gets on the paint, wash it off immediately

Add the recommended refrigerant oil in the amount listed if you replace any of the following parts.

A/C condenser (including Dryer Desiccant) 35 mL (1 1/5 fl oz)

Evaporator 35 mL (1 1/5 fl oz)

Line or hose.10 mL (1/3 fl oz)

Leakage repair 25 mL (5/6 fl oz)

A/C Compressor For A/C compressor replacement, subtract the volume of oil drained from the removed A/C compressor from 82 mL (2 7/9 fl oz), and dram the calculated volume of oil from the new A/C compressor 82 mL (2 7/9 fl oz) - Volume of removed A/C compressor = Volume to dram from new A/C compressor

NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed A/C compressor, don't drain more than 50 mL (1 2/3 fl oz) from the new A/C compressor

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor Oil Level

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.