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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1996 Buick Roadmaster Base
A/C System Specifications
1996 Buick Roadmaster BaseSECTION A/C System Specifications
NOTE:
Due to late changes, always refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment or A/C compressor label while servicing A/C system. If A/C specification label and information in this article differs, use specifications on the label.
REFRIGERANT OIL & R-134a REFRIGERANT CAPACITY (CARS)
| Application | (1) Oil Ounces | Refrigerant Ounces | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors (2) | ||||||||||||
| "A" Body | ||||||||||||
| 2.2L | (3) 9.0 | 28.0 | ||||||||||
| 3.1L | (3) 9.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| "B" Body | (3) 8.0 | 28.0 | ||||||||||
| "C" & "H" Bodies | (3) 8.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| "D" Body | (3) 8.0 | 28.0 | ||||||||||
| "E" & "K" Bodies | (3) 8.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| "F" Body | ||||||||||||
| 3.8L | (3) 8.0 | 27.2 | ||||||||||
| 5.7L | (3) 8.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| "G" Body | ||||||||||||
| With HD6/HT6 Compressor | (3) 8.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| With V5 Compressor | (3) 9.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| "J" Body | (3) 9.0 | 24.0 | ||||||||||
| "L" Body | (3) 9.0 | 36.0 | ||||||||||
| "N" Body | (3) 9.0 | 36.0 | ||||||||||
| "W" Body | (3) 9.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| "Y" Body | (3) 8.0 | 32.0 | ||||||||||
| "Z" Body (Saturn) | (4) 6.0 | 24.0 | ||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.