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westcasey · 07-13-2004, 07:34 PM

I was wondering how to check/refill the oil in my A/C compressor. It's acting like it might be starting to lock up and wanted to check/refill oil if possible and see if that helps. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

westcasey · 07-14-2004, 07:43 PM

No one can help me out??????

beaterC10 · 07-14-2004, 10:56 PM

I don't think the oil in the refrigerent will fix the compressor problems. It is a small amount and is added when the refrigerent is put in. Is it possible the clutch on the compressor is going away?

NeCrOmAnCeR · 07-14-2004, 11:47 PM

You might want to hook up a set of gauges to check the pressures. The compressor does have a small ammount of initial fill, and the refrigerant in the system both help to lube the compressor . If you pull the compressor fill plug you will also loose your refrigerant charge. I suspect the erratic operation could be traced down to a compressor which is about to go or clutch problems like beaterC10 said. You could always put in an oil charge to see if it helps.

apstguy · 07-16-2004, 04:02 AM

The compressor has an initial 3oz. oil in it. There is no fill or drain plug so you have to open the system to air to do it.

07-13-2004, 07:34 PM	#1
westcasey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: kansas Posts: 49	87 GMC A/C compressor I was wondering how to check/refill the oil in my A/C compressor. It's acting like it might be starting to lock up and wanted to check/refill oil if possible and see if that helps. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! __________________ 1987 GMC 1500 5.7L 1985 Chevy 3/4 4X4 2001 Chevy 2500 HD 4X4 2007 Chevy 3500 Duramax 4X4 Last edited by westcasey; 07-13-2004 at 08:15 PM.

07-14-2004, 07:43 PM	#2
westcasey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: kansas Posts: 49	No one can help me out? No one can help me out?????? __________________ 1987 GMC 1500 5.7L 1985 Chevy 3/4 4X4 2001 Chevy 2500 HD 4X4 2007 Chevy 3500 Duramax 4X4

07-16-2004, 04:02 AM	#5
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	The compressor has an initial 3oz. oil in it. There is no fill or drain plug so you have to open the system to air to do it. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

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07-14-2004, 10:56 PM	#3
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I don't think the oil in the refrigerent will fix the compressor problems. It is a small amount and is added when the refrigerent is put in. Is it possible the clutch on the compressor is going away?

07-14-2004, 11:47 PM	#4
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	You might want to hook up a set of gauges to check the pressures. The compressor does have a small ammount of initial fill, and the refrigerant in the system both help to lube the compressor . If you pull the compressor fill plug you will also loose your refrigerant charge. I suspect the erratic operation could be traced down to a compressor which is about to go or clutch problems like beaterC10 said. You could always put in an oil charge to see if it helps.



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