MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
Refrigerant Oil: Service Precautions
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS
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Use only DENSO 01L9 compressor oil for this vehicle. Using PAG oil other than DENSO 01L9 compressor oil can damage the A/C compressor.
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Do not spill DENSO 01L9 compressor oil on the vehicle. A drop of compressor oil on the vehicle surface can eat away at the paint. if oil gets on
the vehicle, wipe it off immediately.
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PAG oil has a higher moisture absorption efficiency than the previously used mineral oil. If moisture mixes with the compressor oil, the refrigerant
system could be damaged. Therefore, Install caps Immediately after using the compressor oil or removing refrigerant system parts to prevent
moisture absorption.