Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
Refrigerant Oil: Service and Repair
Refrigerant Oil Level Check
REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL CHECK
When an air conditioning system is first assembled, all components (except the compressor) are refrigerant oil free. After the system has been charged
with (R-134a) refrigerant and operated, the oil in the compressor is dispersed through the lines and components. The evaporator, condenser, and
receiver/drier will retain a significant amount of oil. Refer to the A/C Component Refrigerant Oil Capacities table. When a component is replaced, the
specified amount of refrigerant oil must be added. When the compressor is replaced, the amount of oil that is retained in the rest of the system must be
drained from the replacement compressor. The oil capacity of the system, minus the amount of oil still in the remaining components (refer to the oil
capacity chart below) can be measured and poured into the suction port of the compressor. When a line or component has ruptured and oil has escaped,
the receiver/drier must be replaced along with the ruptured part.
A/C Component Refrigerant Oil Capacities
Example: On an A/C system the evaporator retains 60 ml. (2 oz.). The condenser retains 30 ml. (1 oz.) of oil, and system capacity may be 150 ml. (5.00
oz.) of oil.
150 ml. minus 90 ml. equals 60 ml. (2.00 oz.).
CAUTION: The refrigerant oil used in a R-134a A/C system is unique. Use only oils which were designed to work with R-134a refrigerant. The oil
designated for this vehicle is (Visteon/Mopar PAG (polyalkalene glycol).
