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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.
2000 Chrysler Intrepid (CANADA) V6-3.2LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refrigerant Oil: Testing and Inspection
VERIFY REFRIGERANT ND8 LUBRICANT LEVEL
1. Discharge refrigerant system using a recycling/ reclaiming equipment if a charge is present.
2. Disconnect refrigerant lines from A/C compressor. Cap the open lines to prevent moisture from entering system.
3. Remove compressor from vehicle.
4. From suction and discharge ports on top of compressor, drain lubricant from compressor.
5. Add system capacity minus the capacity of components that have not been replaced. Refer to the A/C Component Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart above. Add lubricant through the suction and discharge ports on compressor This is not to exceed 150 ml (5 oz.) in total.
6. Install compressor and connect refrigerant lines. Then evacuate and charge refrigerant system.
7. Most reclaim/recycling equipment will measure the lubricant being removed. This amount of lubricant should be added back to the system. If a new compressor is being installed, drain lubricant from old compressor, measure the amount drained and discard old lubricant. Drain the lubricant from the new compressor into a clean container. Return the amount of lubricant measured from the old compressor, plus the amount reclaimed from the system back into the new compressor.
1. Discharge refrigerant system using a recycling/ reclaiming equipment if a charge is present.
2. Disconnect refrigerant lines from A/C compressor. Cap the open lines to prevent moisture from entering system.
3. Remove compressor from vehicle.
4. From suction and discharge ports on top of compressor, drain lubricant from compressor.
5. Add system capacity minus the capacity of components that have not been replaced. Refer to the A/C Component Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart above. Add lubricant through the suction and discharge ports on compressor This is not to exceed 150 ml (5 oz.) in total.
6. Install compressor and connect refrigerant lines. Then evacuate and charge refrigerant system.
7. Most reclaim/recycling equipment will measure the lubricant being removed. This amount of lubricant should be added back to the system. If a new compressor is being installed, drain lubricant from old compressor, measure the amount drained and discard old lubricant. Drain the lubricant from the new compressor into a clean container. Return the amount of lubricant measured from the old compressor, plus the amount reclaimed from the system back into the new compressor.
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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.