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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2010A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSGENERAL, TECHNICAL DATA - REFRIGERANT R134A SERVICING (1 OF 2)GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATAGENERAL INFORMATIONA/C SYSTEMREFRIGERANT OIL
2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, Standard

Refrigerant Oil

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, StandardSECTION Refrigerant Oil

Refrigerant oil mixes with the refrigerant (about 20-40%, depending on compressor type and amount of refrigerant) and circulates constantly in the system, lubricating the moving parts.

Special synthetic refrigerant oils, such as polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil, are used in conjunction with R134a air conditioning systems. This is necessary as mineral oil, for example, does not mix with R134a. In addition, the materials of the R134a air conditioning system could be corroded as a result of mixture flowing through the refrigerant circuit under pressure at high temperatures or breakdown of the lubricating film in the compressor. Using non-approved oils can cause the HVAC system to malfunction. Only use approved oils.

Type of oil for R134a in motor vehicles: PAG (polyalkylene glycol) oil

NOTE:
  • Do not store open containers of refrigerant oil because it attracts moisture.
  • Always keep oil containers sealed.
  • Do not use old refrigerant oil over again.
  • Ester-based oils are only intended for use in large systems, not in passenger vehicle systems.
  • Refrigerant oil characteristics, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL CHARACTERISTICS .
RENDER: 1.0x

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