Refrigerant Oil Adding: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Jaguar XKR and 2002 Jaguar XK8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Always decant fresh oil from a sealed container and do not leave oil exposed to the atmosphere. PAG oil is very hygroscopic (absorbs water) and will rapidly attract atmospheric moisture. PAG oil must NEVER be mixed with mineral based oils. Do not re-use oil following a recovery cycle, dispose of it safely.

The amount of oil drawn out during a recovery procedure will be dependent on the state of the system and the rate of recovery. The quantity will be approximately 30 to 40 ml.; this may vary, and the figure is given only for guidance.
The oil separator vessel in the recovery equipment must be clean and empty at the start of the process, so that the quantity of oil which is drawn out may be accurately measured.

NOTE: The equipment manufacturer's instructions must be followed when adding oil directly into an original, or new unit, owing to rectification work to the existing compressor, or the need to fit a new compressor.

Oil may be added to the system either via the recovery, recycle and recharge station or by using a proprietary oil injector. Alternatively, if the compressor has been removed from the vehicle, the oil may be added directly to the compressor.