Subject	it is best to change the oil to one that is compatible with
Posted by	aliaZ on June 18, 2010 at 10:37 PM
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In Reply To	To do this do you have to change the oil in it? (n/m) posted by ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) on June 18, 2010 at 04:29 PM
Message	R-134a. Most conversion kits include a few ounces of ester oil to add on top of the existing PAG oil that is in the system. While this seems to work ok for most folks, you end up with too much oil in the system, most of which is incompatible with R-134a. Too much oil reduces system efficiency The absolute best way to convert a system is to flush the entire system clean and add the appropriate amount of ester oil back in. Otherwise you don't have any idea how much oil or what type of oil is in the system from whatever hack mechanics have worked on it in the past.
Follow Ups	Converted to R134 last week - DreamZ90 09:45:18 06/18/10 $60, what all did you do? - FuerGrissa 10:08:41 06/18/10 Re: $60, what all did you do? - DreamZ90 10:24:02 06/18/10 Sorry that should be picked up and put in (n/m) - DreamZ90 10:25:25 06/18/10 What came with the conversion kit? (n/m) - hunterg 13:45:08 06/18/10 I'm right in the middle of this step in my NA-TT conversion - hunterg 13:52:21 06/18/10 Is this the kit you used? - hunterg 13:56:20 06/18/10 pressure switch for r134, and new dryer - Agent X 14:41:31 06/18/10 I left everything (n/m) - DreamZ90 21:09:32 06/18/10 I used the Quest kit with retro fit - DreamZ90 21:15:59 06/18/10 the old oil cannot be vacuumed out - aliaZ 13:56:36 06/18/10 what is the correct method to drain old oil from compressor? - hunterg 14:07:18 06/18/10 correct method is to drain the compressor - aliaZ 14:26:25 06/18/10 Man, that is a helpful write-up. Thanks! (n/m) - The Hawk 15:37:25 06/18/10 you're welcome (n/m) - aliaZ 20:12:15 06/18/10 Can you flush it and retro fit it while in the car? - ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) 16:27:45 06/18/10 to some extent, yes - aliaZ 20:11:41 06/18/10 Where is the AC dryer located? (n/m) - ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) 20:34:12 06/18/10 passenger side of the condenser behind the headlight (n/m) - aliaZ 20:56:00 06/18/10 I can't see anything behind the headlight. What does the - ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) 00:43:28 06/19/10 It's the black cylinder that sits next to the pass side horn (n/m) - Guapo 00:54:11 06/19/10 GTL This One...Thanks DreamZ90 - ttz'in (NorCal) 10:35:36 06/18/10 2ND, Vacuum Procedure May Be the Secret.. - ttz'in (NorCal) 10:58:25 06/18/10 anyone who doesn't pull a vacuum when charging a system - aliaZ 22:39:52 06/18/10 and who said common sense was common ? - ttz'in (NorCal) 02:40:48 06/19/10 Also new receiver/dryer everytime system is opened. (n/m) - Ashman2k2 01:16:37 06/20/10 did the same thing and i love it...... - Firstgearlaunch(Atlanta) 15:49:43 06/18/10 To do this do you have to change the oil in it? (n/m) - ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) 16:29:00 06/18/10 it is best to change the oil to one that is compatible with - aliaZ 22:37:12 06/18/10 so you just refilled it without fixing your leak? - aliaZ 22:30:01 06/18/10 Yes, Very Loud Noise!!! (n/m) - BoneZ 23:08:29 06/19/10 Changed to R134a using used parts - DaZedMan 20:07:00 06/18/10
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