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Air conditioner with manual control - Part 2 > < Repairing the air conditioning system - engine compartment
Properties of the refrigerant oil
   
Properties of the refrigerant oil
To lubricate the compressor special property oil also flows in the refrigerant circuit.
The main properties are high dissolving power with refrigerant, good lubricating properties, acid-free and no humidity.
The poly-alkylene-glycol (PAG) oils suitable for refrigerant R 134a are strongly hygroscopic (water retentive) and cannot be mixed with other oils. Therefore to ensure protection against penetrating humidity immediately close opened cans. Refrigerant oil is contaminated by humidity and acids; it becomes dark, viscous and corrodes metals.

  Note
t  Never use oil commonly used for refrigerant circuits using refrigerant R 12 for refrigerant circuits using refrigerant R 134a.
t  Because of its chemical properties refrigerant oil must not be disposed of with engine oil or gearbox oil. Refrigerant oil must be disposed of separately as special waste.
   

Air conditioner with manual control - Part 2 > < Repairing the air conditioning system - engine compartment