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Chevrolet Astro Van M L4-151 2.5L (1985)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant Oil: Specifications

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Astro Van M
Engine
L4-151 2.5L
Year
1985
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant Oil › Specifications
MaintenanceSpecifications
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Refrigerant Oil: Specifications

CCOT Refrigerant Oil Distribution

DA-6 Compressor System - requires 240 ml (8 fluid ounces) 

Add new oil during the following component replacement and conditions:

1. With no excessive oil leakage, add;

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Compressor - It is not necessary to remove and drain the DA-6 compressor because the compressor only retains a minimum quantity of oil, it
doesn't have an oil sump area.

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Evaporator - Add 90 ml (3 ounces).

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Condensor - Add 30 ml (1 ounce).

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Accumulator -Remove, drain oil, measure, replace same amount of new oil plus 90 ml (3 ounces) to compensate for that retained by the
original accumulator dessicant. If no oil can be drained from old accumulator, add 60 ml (2 ounces) new oil to the new accumulator.

2. With signs of excessive oil leakage;

Remove the accumulator. Drain, measure and record quantity of oil in accumulator. It is not necessary to remove and drain the DA-6 compressor
because the compressor only retains a minimum quantity of oil, it doesn't have an oil sump area.
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If less than 90 ml (3 ounces) add 90 ml (3 ounces) of new oil to the system.

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If more than 90 ml (3 ounces) add the same amount of new oil as drained.

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If a new accumulator is installed add 90 ml (3 ounces) additional oil to compensate for that absorbed by the original accumulator dessicant.

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