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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999LUMINA V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSREFRIGERANT OILREFRIGERANT OIL DISTRIBUTION SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K
Refrigerant Oil Distribution Specifications
1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Refrigerant Oil Distribution Specifications
| A/C Compressor | --- If less than 30 ml (1 oz) was drained, add 60 (2). A/C Compressor If more than 30 ml (1 oz) was drained, add equal amount. |
| Condenser | 1 |
| Evaporator | 3 |
| Accumulator | 1 plus amount removed |
| Abrupt oil loss due to a large refrigerant leak | --- Add 90 ml (3 oz) plus the required amount for the component being replaced (cause of the large leak) |
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.