Service Specifications

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Service Specifications
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A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type ATMOS GU10
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2) 5.07 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 16.8 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side 245-280 psi (17.2-19.7 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 14-22 psi (1.0-1.5 kg/cm2 )
System Refrigerant Oil Capacity (4)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.
(2) Use ZXL 100PG compressor
(3) Specification is with ambient temperature at 80Β°F (27Β°C) and engine speed at 1500 RPM.
(4) If replacing the compressor, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor, pour the same amount plus 0.5 ounce (15 ml) of clean PZXL 100PG compressor oil into the new A/C compressor. If replacing the condenser, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C condenser, pour the same amount plus 1.6 ounce (47 ml) of clean PZXL 100PG compressor oil into the new A/C condenser. If replacing the evaporator, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C unit or evaporator, pour the same amount plus 1.6 ounce (47 ml) of clean PZXL 100PG compressor oil into the new A/C evaporator.
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