Refrigerant Oil Distribution Specifications

1999 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Refrigerant Oil Distribution Specifications
If the refrigerant oil was removed from the A/C system during the recovery process or during the component replacement, the refrigerant oil must be replenished. Add the refrigerant oil as indicated.

Accumulator 30 ml
Compressor 60 ml
Condenser 30 ml
Evaporator 90 ml
Abrupt Loss 90 ml

NOTE: Replacement compressors do not have any oil in the compressor. Add the correct amount of oil to the replacement compressor before replacement.

RENDER: 1.0x

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