General Motors

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, StandardSECTION General Motors
  1. Slowly discharge system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor, and drain compressor oil. Measure amount drained, and discard oil.
  2. If no leaks exists, add same amount of oil drained plus one additional ounce. If excessive leak exists, remove accumulator, and drain oil. Measure amount drained, and discard oil.
  3. If amount drained is less than 3 ounces, add 3 ounces. If amount drained is more than 3 ounces, add drained amount. If system components are changed, add specified amount. See 10PA17 COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (GENERAL MOTORS) table.
10PA17 COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (GENERAL MOTORS)

Component Ounces
Compressor (1)
Condenser 1.0
Evaporator 3.0
Accumulator 3.5
(1) Drain oil from compressor, and then add drained amount plus one ounce.
RENDER: 1.0x

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