Refrigerant Oil

2010 Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4L HybridSECTION Refrigerant Oil
Abrupt Refrigerant Loss 60 ml (2.0 oz) (1)

Compressor Replacement

The service compressor for the LY7 engine is precharged with 150 ml (5 oz) of PAG oil.
The service compressor for the LAT, LE5, LZ4 and LZE engines are precharged with 74 ml (2.5 oz) of PAG oil.

Condenser Replacement 30 ml (1.0 oz) (2)

Evaporator Replacement 45 ml (1.5 oz) (2)

Total System PAG Oil Capacity 150 ml (5.0 oz)

1)Abrupt refrigerant loss due to large leak, hose rupture, collision, or pressure relief valve opening. Conditions that allow the refrigerant to seep or bleed off over time do not cause this oil loss. Upon replacement of a component that caused a large refrigerant loss, also add the required amount of oil for the particular component.

(2)If more than the specified amount of PAG oil was drained from a component, add the equal amount of oil drained.

RENDER: 1.0x

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