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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000C TAHOE 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSREFRIGERANT OILSERVICE PRECAUTIONS
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R
Refrigerant Oil: Service Precautions
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Service Precautions
The life and and efficient operation of the air conditioning system depends upon the chemical stability of the refrigerant system. Refrigerant-134a and Polyalkaline Glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil's stability changes when the following materials contaminate the refrigeration system:
- Dirt
- Air
- Moisture
The foreign materials will cause the following to occur:
- Affect the pressure-temperature relationship
- Reduce efficiency
- Cause internal corrosion
- Abnormal wear of moving parts
The following general practices should be followed in order to ensure chemical stability in the system:
- Wipe away any dirt or oil at or near the connection in order to eliminate the possibility of dint entering the system when disconnecting a hose.
Perform the following at both sides of the connection in order to prevent dirt or moisture entering the hose connection
- Cap both sides of the connection
- Plug both sides of the connection
- Tape both sides of the connection
- Keep the manifold gauge set clean and dry. Keep the replacement pants clean and dry.
- Ensure that the container/transfer tube through which the oil flows is exceptionally clean and dry.
- Ensure the refrigerant oil is free of moisture.
- Have everything needed ready when opening the air conditioning system. Do NOT leave the air conditioning system open any longer than necessary.
- Properly evacuate the open air conditioning system before recharging the air conditioning system.
- Dirt
- Air
- Moisture
The foreign materials will cause the following to occur:
- Affect the pressure-temperature relationship
- Reduce efficiency
- Cause internal corrosion
- Abnormal wear of moving parts
The following general practices should be followed in order to ensure chemical stability in the system:
- Wipe away any dirt or oil at or near the connection in order to eliminate the possibility of dint entering the system when disconnecting a hose.
Perform the following at both sides of the connection in order to prevent dirt or moisture entering the hose connection
- Cap both sides of the connection
- Plug both sides of the connection
- Tape both sides of the connection
- Keep the manifold gauge set clean and dry. Keep the replacement pants clean and dry.
- Ensure that the container/transfer tube through which the oil flows is exceptionally clean and dry.
- Ensure the refrigerant oil is free of moisture.
- Have everything needed ready when opening the air conditioning system. Do NOT leave the air conditioning system open any longer than necessary.
- Properly evacuate the open air conditioning system before recharging the air conditioning system.
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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.