What brand/type oil use for aircond compressor ?
All car use same oil type ?
My car using R134A gas
Aircond Compressor Oil, What Brand ?
Aircond Compressor Oil, What Brand ?
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Jul 30 2018, 02:58 PM, updated 6y ago
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What brand/type oil use for aircond compressor ?
All car use same oil type ? My car using R134A gas |
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Jul 30 2018, 03:03 PM
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there is no need to change oil... just change the whole compressor... the oil are not suppose to leak...
this is what i understand from my aircond mechanic... |
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Jul 30 2018, 03:41 PM
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According to this local car aircond service shop they actually check the oil condition & level if it OK or not
Jump to this 2:05 minute mark |
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Jul 30 2018, 03:54 PM
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Jul 30 2018, 03:55 PM
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Jul 30 2018, 04:05 PM
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QUOTE(sitescope @ Jul 30 2018, 03:55 PM) Sorry but I don't know.You can give these guys a ring at 0123004322 Or look them up at https://aircondstazione.com |
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Jul 30 2018, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(popopi @ Jul 30 2018, 03:03 PM) there is no need to change oil... just change the whole compressor... the oil are not suppose to leak... Bet your aircond guy never tells you that compressor can be repaired, the internal parts can be replaced.this is what i understand from my aircond mechanic... Every time aircond got problem replace compressor is the best. |
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Jul 30 2018, 04:40 PM
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If there is no leak just leave it be.
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Jul 31 2018, 06:06 PM
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Any brand that comply to ISO 46 will do. easiest to find is Denso ND8.
most small compressors used in passenger cars, even full sized mpv/suv are using this rating. |
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Jul 31 2018, 06:37 PM
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For aircon oil, just leave it to the aircon workshop, no need to think much about it. As long as it's a good trustworthy workshop then it's good enough.
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Jul 31 2018, 08:56 PM
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Jul 31 2018, 09:15 PM
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Aug 1 2018, 08:10 AM
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QUOTE(Deja Vu @ Jul 31 2018, 09:15 PM) I dunno but heard people said to maint compr long life, replace its oilIn utube also they show the colour of the oil, brown compare yellow/oren if new This post has been edited by sitescope: Aug 1 2018, 08:54 AM |
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Aug 1 2018, 08:43 AM
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you cant change out the lube yourself without having to use a recovery machine or oil separator.
without the recovery machine, you have to vent out refrigerant aka gas. at the very least, you will need to vacuum the system and recharge gas. besides, PAG is engineered to hv excellent miscibility with refrigerant, so technically without some high-tech recovery machine that flush the system, you wont be able to clean out much old PAG from within the system i.e. condenser, hoses, evaporator etc.. but yes, you are right in saying changing the PAG regularly does prolong the life of compressor. my kancil compressor was 20yrs old and been through 400k km b4 got changed out prematurely by some sin kah len mech at my hometown. should hv reminded my dad to NOT listen to these stupid mech, who is out to just make money from unsuspecting clients. my own wira compressor is already 12yrs old and done 250k km. also has it PAG changed regularly. |
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Aug 1 2018, 09:03 AM
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QUOTE(speedy3210 @ Aug 1 2018, 08:43 AM) you cant change out the lube yourself without having to use a recovery machine or oil separator. Of coz i'll not chg myselfwithout the recovery machine, you have to vent out refrigerant aka gas. at the very least, you will need to vacuum the system and recharge gas. besides, PAG is engineered to hv excellent miscibility with refrigerant, so technically without some high-tech recovery machine that flush the system, you wont be able to clean out much old PAG from within the system i.e. condenser, hoses, evaporator etc.. but yes, you are right in saying changing the PAG regularly does prolong the life of compressor. my kancil compressor was 20yrs old and been through 400k km b4 got changed out prematurely by some sin kah len mech at my hometown. should hv reminded my dad to NOT listen to these stupid mech, who is out to just make money from unsuspecting clients. my own wira compressor is already 12yrs old and done 250k km. also has it PAG changed regularly. But just wanna know if the oil use by the ekon shop is same across all R134A cars At least can see n verify 1st before chg |
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Aug 1 2018, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(sitescope @ Aug 1 2018, 08:10 AM) I dunno but heard people said to main compr long life, replace its oil I'm no expert in the AC system, but I believe like most oils it's job is to lubricate moving components in the compressor, and with any contaminants and oil degradation it will eventually lead to excessive heat build up, friction and or possibly clogging if not maintained. So yes, in my opinion the oil would need to be checked and changed if needed.In utube also they show the colour of the oil, brown compare yellow/oren if new So far I've met 2 types of aircon technicians 1. The old school fella that maintains "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". This is the type that would prefer to just top-up the gas, or would easily recommend replacing basically almost all the components of the system if there's signs of trouble, the latter's logic being that even if some parts are not at fault, it'll be like preventive maintenance and longer serviceable life, cause changing most of these parts can easily consume a lot of time and effort. 2. The guy that 'dares' to get dirty and takes the effort to diagnose the issue down to which component is the culprit. He usually would have the full scale gadgets and gizmos to do including what's mentioned in the video clip, and as mentioned by scorgio, might offer to repair the compressor like replacing the magnetic clutch instead of throwing in a recon compressor. |
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Sep 17 2018, 09:05 PM
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So last Sat managed to go to this 1 ekon shop at Kuang
I asked about compr oil replacement n they show 1 machine which can suck out n fill back the new oil Cost about rm250... Hmmm |
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Sep 17 2018, 10:19 PM
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A lot of people think aircond compressor oil is like engine oil where you need to replace it as it will get dirty.
Fact is aircond compressor oil actually flows within the whole aircond sytem which will then keeps the compressor lubricated. There is no need to replace the oil unless the mechanic have a special machine to extract the old oil and pump the new oil in. This post has been edited by Thrust: Sep 17 2018, 10:19 PM |
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Sep 17 2018, 10:54 PM
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QUOTE(sitescope @ Sep 17 2018, 09:05 PM) So last Sat managed to go to this 1 ekon shop at Kuang Is your car a local Proton/Perodua car? I know a few shops that use a similar machine for half that. Of course, they will charge more if your car uses more gas like luxury cars.I asked about compr oil replacement n they show 1 machine which can suck out n fill back the new oil Cost about rm250... Hmmm |
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Sep 18 2018, 08:10 AM
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Change oil and gas only cost rm60.better than regret.i do every year..oil will get dirty same like engine oil..
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