Refrigerant Oil Distribution Specifications

2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION 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 2 oz (60 ml)
Compressor 2 oz (60 ml)
Condenser 1 oz (30 ml)
Evaporator 3 oz (90 ml)
Abrupt Loss 3 oz (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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