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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSREFRIGERANT OIL
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Refrigerant Oil
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Refrigerant Oil
REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES
A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT 75 ml (2.5 oz)
NOTE: The 7CVC service compressor is shipped with 5.0 oz of PAG oil. If more than the specified amount of PAG oil was drained from a component, add the amount drained.
IMPORTANT: Compressor failure can occur if the oil removed during refrigerant recovery is not replaced.
CONDENSER REPLACEMENT 60 ml (2.0 oz)
EVAPORATOR REPLACEMENT 90 ml (3.0 oz)
RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR REPLACEMENT 30 ml (1.0 oz)
NOTE: Add PAG oil equal to the amount of oil drained from the old receiver dehydrator, plus the specified amount.
ANY LINE SET (HOSE/TUBE OR TUBE ASSEMBLY) 30 ml (1.0 oz)
TOTAL SYSTEM PAG OIL CAPACITY 240.0 ml (8.0 oz)
A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT 75 ml (2.5 oz)
NOTE: The 7CVC service compressor is shipped with 5.0 oz of PAG oil. If more than the specified amount of PAG oil was drained from a component, add the amount drained.
IMPORTANT: Compressor failure can occur if the oil removed during refrigerant recovery is not replaced.
CONDENSER REPLACEMENT 60 ml (2.0 oz)
EVAPORATOR REPLACEMENT 90 ml (3.0 oz)
RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR REPLACEMENT 30 ml (1.0 oz)
NOTE: Add PAG oil equal to the amount of oil drained from the old receiver dehydrator, plus the specified amount.
ANY LINE SET (HOSE/TUBE OR TUBE ASSEMBLY) 30 ml (1.0 oz)
TOTAL SYSTEM PAG OIL CAPACITY 240.0 ml (8.0 oz)
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.