Compressor Lubricant; Checking The Compressor Oil Level - CITROEN 2001 BERLINGO Handbook

ALL TYPES SPECIAL FEATURES : AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)

Compressor lubricant.

ESSENTIAL: The compressor lubricant is extremely hygroscopic; always use FRESH oil.

Checking the compressor oil level.

There are three specific cases :
1) Repairs to a system without leaks.
2) Slow leak.
3) Fast leak.
1) Repairing a system without leaks.
a) Using draining/recovery equipment not fitted with an oil decanter.
- Drain the system as slowly as possible via the LOW PRESSURE valve, so as not to lose any oil.
- No more oil should be added when filling the system with R 134.a fluid.
b) Using draining/filling equipment fitted with an oil decanter.
- Drain the R 134.a fluid from the system in accordance with the instructions in the equipment handbook.
- Measure the amount of oil recovered.
- Add the same amount of NEW oil when filling the system with R 134.a fluid.
c) Replacing a compressor.
- Remove the old compressor, drain it and measure the oil quantity.
- Drain the new compressor (supplied full), so that the same amount of NEW oil is left in the compressor as was in the old compressor.
- No more oil should be added when filling the system with R 134.a fluid.
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