End3rx

I have a 2004 4 cylinder EX Accord.

The compressor went out, I had the Freon evac'd ordered a compressor and drier and plan to change it out this weekend.

I haven't found a ton of information online regarding replacing the compressor and drier but it seems relatively straightforward from what I have read.

I did have a couple of questions hopefully someone can answer. I'm can't seem to find what oil to use with the compressor or how much to put in, also does the oil just go into the compressor or are their other components that will require it?

Thanks in advance!

fcm

You can use Ester oil.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...ons-Ester-Oil/

Drain the oil from the old compressor and filter/dryer into a measuring cup and put that amount into the new compressors suction hole, [bigger of the two] as you add oil turn the compressor CLOCKWISE a little at a time, once the oil is in, recap the suction/discharge holes and stand the compressor on it's end, [clutch end] for 10-15 min.

Your compressor may come with oil, a tag will tell you if it does or not.

Once the compressor is mounted and the lines are on, turn the compressor 10 -15 times CLOCWISE, [do not do this until lines are on, or you will have oil all over the place].

Because system has been "opened" it should be on a vacuum pump for 1hr, [absolutely no less then 45 min.].

Once the refrigerant, [R134a] is in the system turn the A/C on and off 5 or so times, leaving it on for a few sec. each time, then leave it on and check your gauges, confirm compressor "cycles", turns on for some time and then off for a much shorter time, then on again, confirm condensor fan(s) turn on when A/C is on.

High side pressure should not exceed 150-200 PSI and low side pressure should no go below 15 PSI whan A/C is on, vent temps. should be 5 degrees C, [40F] or less.

Good luck. 94

dE.fUsEd

very good info..

fcm

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End3rx

Awesome thank you so much for the run down!