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2004 Acura 3.5RL

A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2CL and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recommended PAG oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8:

  • P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH: 120 ml (4 fl.oz)
  • P/N 38899-PR7-A01: 40 ml (1 1/3 fl.oz)

Add the recommend refrigerant oil in the amount listed if you replace any of the following parts.

  • To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils.
  • Immediately after using the oil, reinstall the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
  • Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if it gets on the paint, wash it off immediately.

Condenser .......... 25 ml (5/6 fl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)

Evaporator.......... 40 ml(1 1/3 fl.oz, 1.4 lmp.oz)

Line or hose........ 10 ml(1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)

Receiver/Dryer...... 10 ml(1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)

Leakage repair...... 25 ml(5/6 fl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)

Compressor ......... For compressor replacement, subtract the volume of oil drained from the removed compressor from 160 ml(5 1/3 fl.oz, 5.6 lmp.oz), and drain the calculated volume of oil from the new compressor: 160 ml(5 1/3 fl.oz, 5.6 lmp.oz) - Volume of removed compressor = Volume to drain from new compressor.

NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed compressor, don't drain more than 50 ml (1 2/3 fl.oz, 1.8 lmp.oz) from the new compressor.
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