Excursion 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2001)
Refrigerant Oil: Service and Repair
CAUTION: During normal A/C operation, oil is circulated through the system with the refrigerant, and a small amount is retained in each component.
If certain components of the system are removed for new installation, some of the refrigerant oil will go with the component. To maintain the original
total oil charge, it is necessary to compensate for the oil lost by adding oil to the system with the new part.
1. Rotate the A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting oil in a clean measuring device.
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If the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor is between 85-142 ml (3-5 ounces), pour the same amount plus 30 ml (1 ounce) of
clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) or equivalent into the new A/C compressor.
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If the amount of oil that was removed from the old A/C compressor is greater than 142 ml (5 ounces), pour the same amount drained of clean
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) or equivalent into the new A/C compressor.
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If the amount of oil that was removed from the old A/C compressor is less than 85 ml (3 ounces), pour 85 ml (3 ounces) of clean PAG
Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) or equivalent into the new A/C compressor.
NOTE: Service A/C compressors are shipped without compressor oil.
2. For the suction accumulator/drier, drill two 1/2 inch holes in the suction accumulator/drier cylinder and drain the oil into a calibrated container.
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Add a quantity of new oil to match that drained from the old suction accumulator/drier plus 60 ml (2 ounces) of clean PAG Refrigerant
Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) or equivalent.
3. For the A/C evaporator core, add 89 ml (3 ounces) of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) or equivalent to the suction
accumulator/drier inlet tube.
