Refrigerant Oil: Service and Repair

2003 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L VIN TSECTION Service and Repair
A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM OIL CHARGE REPLENISHING

If oil was removed from the A/C system during the recovery process or due to component replacement, the oil must be replenished. Oil can be injected into a charged system using J 45037. For the proper quantities of oil to add to the A/C refrigerant system, refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
RENDER: 1.0x

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