Spectra L4-2.0L (2004)
Refrigerant Oil: Service and Repair
COMPRESSOR OIL CHECK
The oil used to lubricate the compressor is circulating with the refrigerant.
Whenever replacing any component of the system or a large amount of gas leakage occurs, add oil to maintain the original amount of oil.
Oil total capacity in system : 150cc ± 10cc (5.29 ±0.35 oz.)
Compressor (Service parts) charging amount: 150cc ± 10cc (5.29 ± 0.35 oz.)
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING OIL QUANTITY FOR USED COMPRESSOR
1. Perform oil return operation. Refer to Oil Return Operation.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant and remove the compressor.
3. Drain the compressor oil and measure the extracted oil with a measuring cylinder.
4. If the amount of oil drained is much less than 70 cc (2.47 oz.), some refrigerant may have leaked out. Conduct a leak tests on the connections of
each system, and if necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
5. Check the compressor oil contamination. (Refer to Contamination of Compressor Oil.)
6. Adjust the oil level following the next procedure below.
7. Install the compressor, then evacuate, charge and perform the oil return operation.
8. Check system operation.
WHEN IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PERFORM OIL RETURN OPERATION, THE COMPRESSOR OIL SHOULD BE CHECKED IN THE
FOLLOWING ORDER :
1. Discharge and recover refrigerant and remove the compressor.
2. Drain the compressor oil and measure the extracted oil with a measuring cylinder.
