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1998-gmc-jimmy71 on Thu May 24, 2012 5:58 AM

Year: 1998
Make: gmc
Model: jimmy
Engine Size: 4.3L
Refrigerant Type: r134a
Country of Origin: United States

Hello, am replacing components of my a/c system. Compressor, accumulator, condenser will be replaced. I have instruction to add 2 ounces of oil to compressor which comes with. I do not have instructions for accumulator and condenser. How would I go about adding oil to them? If oil, in compressor is not enough can i interchange different types of oil with oil already with compressor? Also, if I am short oil after putting it all back together, can I use one of those r134a charge oil cans to replenish what is needed? Thanks.




Edited: Thu May 24, 2012 at 6:02 AM by 1998-gmc-jimmy71

Dougflas on Thu May 24, 2012 7:13 AM

You should flush the evaporator and add the complete system oil capacity back into the system. Spread the amounts among all the components.

1998-gmc-jimmy71 on Thu May 24, 2012 2:15 PM

That is understood. But how much would you add to accumulator and condenser since they too are being replaced? No instruction for them, except compressor what specify 2 ounces. Thank you.

TRB on Thu May 24, 2012 4:13 PM

Just pour the pour oil in one of the connections.

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