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A/C Compressor Installation Note

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CAUTION:
  • Due to the high moisture-absorption characteristics of the compressor oil, it may absorb moisture if left over a long period of time thereby negatively affecting A/C operation. Drain the compressor oil and refill within 10 min  of each other.
  1. Rotate the new A/C compressor shaft 6 to 8 revolutions  while pouring compressor oil into a clean measuring container.
    NOTE:
    • Use this compressor oil to refill the new compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to become contaminated.
  2. Rotate the old A/C compressor shaft 6 to 8 revolutions  while adding compressor oil to a separate, clean measuring container.
  3. Compare the compressor oil amounts.
    NOTE:
    • The amount of the compressor oil drained from the new A/C compressor should be more than the old one.
  4. Add the same amount compressor oil drained from the old A/C compressor back into the new A/C compressor.
    Fig 1: Adding Compressor Oil Into A/C Compressor
    G10953198Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Compressor oil type 

    • DH-PR

    Compressor oil sealed volume (approx. quantity) 

    • 120-140 ml {120-140 cc, 4.06-4.73 US fl oz}