Don’t forget to add oil to that ac compressor!

Most compressor will have a tiny bit of oil already added into them from the factory but it’s always recommended to put the correct oil level whenever you replace a component from the AC system.
The oil lubricate the entire system and making everything more efficient which will then last
longer. 04-08 tsx requires 8.11 ounces
#acuratsx #hvac #diy

[@newedgegt305]

I drained all the oil out for weight reduction as well as the engine and trans fluid, I'm about to go send it.

[@thecarchak]

Go big or go home!

[@kylenajjar4548]

Make sure to put it in race (R) gear

[@mellydiditbeats2765]

Try removing battery to takes a lot of weight off

[@BlueRice]

Put in helium in the tires so it help with weight reduction

[@imbeautiful9305]

My civic is being such a bitch, the ac eventually started only working on regular ac, no max ac option, then eventually failed. If you smack the dashboard you can hear the blower motor start up like it wants to work then just dies. I'm about to likely have to test everything from fuses, relays, the clutch, resistor, blower motor....needless to say I'm very cranky in this 100 degree whether with no ac especially when I LIVE in the car. Ya know, the American dream.

[@imbeautiful9305]

Hey I'm blessed though I could be on drugs. Ah who am I kidding I can't even afford em 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤠🤠🤠🤠🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@thecarchak]

I like your attitude! Keep it up and I’m sure things will turn around.

[@thecarchak]

Get a blower motor from a junkyard or eBay if it’s acting up. I don’t buy many things new

[@xaviermase6009]

Man I feel u bro .... shit sucks .... I have a q50 and I'm bout to change to a brand new account compressor . Hoping that fixes my ac problem.... im in texas . We have 112 degrees... 🤮😭😰🥵 I melt in the leather ....

[@marlontucker5419]

how do u know if u have enough oil in there ? and if I don't have enough oil how can I add oil

[@thecarchak]

Depends on what you're replacing in the system, each component holds/retains a certain amount of oil. You can add oil each component that you're replacing. I just replaced the condenser and evaporator so I added a certain amount of oil to each item before installing.

[@bmc5180]

I'm planning to replace the compressor and the condenser in my 2012 Subaru Outback, but I'm not sure how much oil the entire system should have in it. Is there a way to figure this out, or an online resource that can tell me?

[@dannyhefner]

I am replacing my full AC system on my 07 TSX. I know how to fill the compressor and evaporator with PAG oil but how would I do the condenser? any tips

[@dannyhefner]

Also how much oil did you add to the compressor directly? I want to eventually distribute the 8.11oz correctly

[@thecarchak]

You don’t have to add specific amounts to each component if you were replacing the entire system. For example, the condenser calls for approximately 25 mL if you’re replacing just that part but if you’re replacing the entire system, I would just add the required amount into the compressor and when you start the system, it’ll get evenly distributed and settled into the components.

[@dannyhefner]

yo ken ken

[@michaelsmith6071]

I don't see them putting oil in nothing

[@michaelsmith6071]

How and where at

[@thecarchak]

Right into the hole where the lines bolt to the compressor

[@ahmadhameed5598]

For my mercedes e240 model 2000 Is it suitable to add about 50 ml R134a pag 46 for the compressor by injecting oil through the low port while the ac is running very slow

[@thecarchak]

From what I can find, the compressor takes about 5 oz (150ml) of PAG46 oil. Oil is usually added to the system when you replace components of the AC system, what did you replace?

[@carlosherrera8541]

My compressor came with 3oz loaded, I flushed the whole system. Should I put the remaining 5 required oz in dryer or into compressor??

[@thecarchak]

doesn't matter tooo much since the oil will flow through the entire system once it's turned on.

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

How’d that work out? 8oz of oil seems like an awful lot. It wasn’t 5oz total for the whole system?

[@frankmontez6853]

When the clutch gets burned up does the system get contaminated ? I want to know the likelihood of needing to replace other parts like condenser , dessicant bag . drier ? I've got a 15 Ford Fusion 2.5 L . Clutch looks bad the clutch material is coming out the front

[@thecarchak]

Do it once or do it again is what my grandfather used to tell me all the time. I thought he was just being grumpy but that old man knew what the heck he was talking about. You're going to have to disconnect the hoses on the compressor because even if you wanted to just replaced the clutch, not enough room within the engine bay. So when you disconnect the hoses, if there's debris in there, then it probably made it through your system. Discharge hose goes to you condenser and the other feeds into the expansion valve before going into the evaporator. If you're in the south, then you're probably going to want AC but I'm up north so this would be a spring 2024 problem if it was my car. hahaha. Good luck

[@frankmontez6853]

@@thecarchak I’m having a mechanic do it. Another professional experienced mechanic said he did replace clutch on one car and so far so good. It’s a lot easier and cheaper than replacing compressor and condenser. One mechanic said when you take off compressor you check it out and if it’s black then the system is contaminated and need to replace condenser as well. At that point it is contaminated I’ll just have to find another condenser. I’ve already got condenser , O ring set , desiccant bag , drier , expansion valve and shraeder valves and caps.

[@thecarchak]

Yea, my compressor on an old Audi S4 exploded and the stuff inside is nasty looking. good luck and let us know how you make out.

[@joshuareynolds4247]

How do put the oil in the lines

[@thecarchak]

super easy! I just replaced the discharge hose/line from compressor to condenser and simply pour oil directly into the house. Mine called for 10ml or 1/3 oz per line/hose.

[@nike2126]

I changed my ac compressor and only rechargered it with 2 ac cans and once I was done it started making a loud rattle but it was throwing cold air and the rattle is still there. You think it’s because I haven’t added oil ? 😮

[@thecarchak]

Did you add the correct amount of Freon? The system calls for a certain amount of Freon (oz) so you don't want to overcharge the system. Pop the hood and see if you can see where the rattle is coming from. Don't forget, when the clutch of the AC kicks on, that might put a little more strain on various mounts of the engine.

[@nike2126]

@@thecarchak its hard to tell but it only rattles when I turn on the ac and I added 2 full cans when it was empty because it was throwing super hot air

[@oedg8595]

Do we add oil after or before vacuuming? Thanks

[@thecarchak]

Add oil before. You pour the oil directly into the compressor. The vacuum removes moisture from the system and not the oil.

[@oedg8595]

Thank you !

[@mikeprice8307]

​@@thecarchak did you add any?

[@thecarchak]

Yes I did.

[@travelheaven6593]

I am about to buy a new AC compressor.. do I have to add more oil to it even if its new? My last compressor was also brand new but failed after 6-7 months. Do you think the reason could be because Mechanic didn't add extra oil before installing it in my car?

[@thecarchak]

I wouldn’t add a new compressor without flushing the entire system. New ac shouldn’t die after 7 months. The two lines that you will have to disconnect from the compressor should be removed from the car and flushed to see if you have any contaminates in the line. If it’s in the line, then it’s pretty much everywhere as well. You should also replace the ac drier at the condenser.

[@travelheaven6593]

@@thecarchak Appreciate it the info. One more question if you don't mind,,, I took the car to another Mechanic & he said (Black Death has occurred) he pressed a button from the AC lines and Gas or Freon came out completely black. He said at this point, you have to add a New Compressor , New Condenser, New Expansion valve. I researched online more & the reason turned out to be (the evaporator failure) which led to all this. What do you think? Can I flush the compressor or Condenser? Or replace them all?

[@thecarchak]

My compressor on the Audi S4 exploded a few summers ago and I did exactly what you described. Once a critical component dies in that fashion, imagine all of the debris now flowing through the lines and then wedging themselves into the evap, condenser, etc and that's why I decided to replace everything in the system. Condenser are cheap, lesson than $200 usually but the Evap and compressor is the big ticket item. Most if not all AC compressor that you will buy comes with a little warning that says if the entire system wasn't flush before installation, it voids the warranty.

[@travelheaven6593]

@@thecarchak Alright man, I will make sure they flush AC lines properly and other parts will be new so they won't require anything. Thank you for responding

[@snowyowl9132]

Can we use this oil from a container that was opened once and kept sealed for 3 yrs?

[@thecarchak]

For rhe money you’re gonna save, I wouldn’t. They are hygroscopic which means they pull/bind moisture out of the air.

[@julyballofficial308]

2016 Sportage stock A/C compressor sticker calls for PAG 205a What is 205a?! Can not find anything on internet.

[@thecarchak]

I found that it uses PAG 30 oil. www.ksportagegl.com/compressor_oil_repair_procedures-1680.html

[@slabbinonspokezz2375]

Dnt forget that you dnt add oil to the compressor if its already preoloaded with oil. You guys need to stop making shorts with half and misleading information.

[@thecarchak]

The sticker on your compressor actually says to add oil. It comes preloaded with 3 maybe 4 oz

[@alexbaker2494]

If I add oil to the evaporator when I replace that, do I still need to add oil to the compressor if I am doing everything at the same time?

[@thecarchak]

The system should have a certain level of oil so when you replace any of the components, I would make sure that you put the required level of oil back into the system. It will help everything run smoothly and last longer

[@xxturtlexx3919]

Did you add to the precharged or drain that first

[@thecarchak]

My compressor came with a very small amount so I had to add additional oil.

[@lilguilty]

Hey I know I was wondering if I should add oil to my ac system before re-charging it? I just got this car and the ac system is empty and had been for I’m guessing 10 years it’s a 2004 wrx. The previous owner was my fiancé uncle and he said that it must have leaked out and he never cared to get it fixed because he never drove the car. So do I need to add more oil to the system at this point?

[@thecarchak]

I would figure out where the leak is first before recharging the system.

[@thecarchak]

.also, do you see any oil residue at any of the lines?

[@lilguilty]

@@thecarchak I don’t see any residue, the intercooler rubbed a hole in the line because the previous owner installed it wrong so I fixed that but my guess is it happened years ago so who knows if there would be any residue. I have the new line ordered and am going to replace the rest of the o-rings in the system. If I got it charged would there be clear signs I need to add oil? I also dont know the condition of the compressor but assuming it’s good I don’t want to fuck it up running it dry.. thank you for the response

[@thecarchak]

I would add some oil to each of the lines that you’re replacing. When I didn’t my tsx, I was able to find a list of how much ml of oil to add to each component. The only way to know how much power you have left inside the compressor is to remove it and drain it into a container so you can measure

[@seymourcake752]

What do you do when the compressor comes with pag46 but the booklet says use pag100 ........

[@thecarchak]

I would trust the manual more than what’s included in the box or compressor. You have to think that the people who design the compressor (also responsible for producing the manual) know more than the packaging/distribution centers. So if your compressor came with a bottle of different oil than the manual, then don’t use it. Dump the oil and put the correct amount as stated in the manual.

[@seymourcake752]

@@thecarchak Thanks for the feedback.

[@juanguzman1411]

how many ounces i should add in a 2008 honda civic 1.8 if i only change expansion valve end dryer filter? i’ll really appreciate your help!

[@thecarchak]

Anytime! And I typically never add oil to the system if I’m changing the expansion valve or dryer. There’s usually not a ton of oil sitting in the line itself so the majority of the oil will sit in your compressor condenser and evaporator. You should be able to charge the system with R134 a and be back on the road. I don’t know how long you had the system open for but it’s always a good idea to evacuate if you had it open for a long period of time.

[@brassmule]

@@thecarchak I've never seen a content creator spend so much time answering questions - especially on merely a KZbin short. Bravo to you, good sir.

[@dynamiik-4168]

What PAG oil do I need for vw golf 2.0 2003?

[@thecarchak]

You will have to look in your owners manual because PAG 46 and PAG 100 have different viscosity. Did you replace the compressor?

[@dynamiik-4168]

@@thecarchak no its brand new, once i figure which PAG it needs I'll install it

[@dynamiik-4168]

@@thecarchak PAG 46 5oz

[@meanbillydeane]

Since it's pre-charged with 3 oz, does that mean I only need to add 5.11 oz ?

[@meanbillydeane]

I have the four seasons compressor btw

[@thecarchak]

yea whatever you compressor calls for, that's what you should add .

[@c.518]

Hi. Someone replaced my compressor, they said they lowered the subframe a little to replace it. Strangely, now car has new sounds. I hear a vibration, i dont feel it, hear it near dash when inside. Also when driving when i turn the wheel i can hear something, not a click sound, but like the sound a can opener makes, but quieter. My question is, the vibration.. is that because maybe compressor is bolted to engine right? Maybe not torqued right? And maybe the subframe drop changed wheel sound? Oh and car seems longer to to reach operating temp, like 12 minutes just idling.

[@seasgarage]

8.11 Oz, but sold in 8 Oz bottles. How silly.

[@thecarchak]

Right??? That’s how they get you to buy more than needed lol

[@ragnaroksangel]

Thanks for showing how. Not. Dick.

[@thecarchak]

It's not hard, open the bottle and pour it into a measure container and pour it into the compressor or whatever AC components you're replacing.