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Mazda Tribute 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant Oil: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Mazda
Model
Tribute 2WD
Engine
V6-3.0L
Year
2008
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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2. Add the quantity of oil drained, plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery and 60 ml (2 oz).

Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

NOTE:  If fluorescent leak detection dye is also to be added during A/C charging, the dye may be added to the dye/lubricant injector along with the 
refrigerant oil.

1. Evacuate the refrigerant system. See AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING.
2. Assemble the dye/lubricant injector using the correct adapters to match the amount of PAG oil to be injected.

3. Verify that all the valves on the dye/lubricant injector are closed.

4. Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
5. Install the dye/lubricant injector between the low-side gauge port valve and the refrigerant station or manifold gauge set.
6. Open all the valves and charge the refrigerant system. See AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING.

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