Air Conditioning System

2011 Honda Civic DX, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Air Conditioning System
STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS - AIR CONDITIONING

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New
Refrigerant Type Β  HFC-134a(R-134a)
Capacity of system Β  400-450 g (14.1-15.8 oz)
Refrigerant oil Type Β  SP-10
(P/N 38897-P13-A01 or 38899-P13-A01)
Capacity of components Condenser 50 mL (1 2/3 fl.oz, 1.8 lmp oz)
Evaporator 40 mL (1 1/3 fl.oz, 1.4 lmp oz)
Each Line and hose 10 mL (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp oz)
Compressor 75-85 mL (2 1/2-2 5/6 fl.oz, 2.6-3.0 lmp oz)
Compressor Field coil resistance At 68 Β°F (20 Β°C) 3.15-3.45 Ξ©
Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance Β  0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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