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Which oil is used in A/C compressors?

Learn about the different oils used in automotive A/C compressors based on refrigerants like R-12, R-134a, and R-1234yf. Discover which oil is best for your vehicle and ensure optimal A/C performance.

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June 4, 2024
One-sided swash plate compressor as an automotive part
Knowledge Base & System Components

Do new car A/C compressors come with oil?

Does the new car ac compressor contain oil?
The best  and most reliable way to determine the exact amount of oil in the new car ac compressor is to drain the new ac compressor and measure the amount of oil if any,   inside.

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June 2, 2024
Different types of oil
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Air conditioning system oil type and balance

Analysis of Denso A/C Compressor warranty claims show that in a quarter of all cases
the use of incorrect oils, such as universal oils or oil mixtures, inevitably leads to seizure and damage.

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June 2, 2024

A/C compressor oil.

Modern automotive A/C compressors don’t have dipsticks, so oil level can’t be “checked” the way engine oil is. The correct method is to recover refrigerant,

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June 1, 2024
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