Safety Warning
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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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000MYSTIQUE GS, 2.0 3, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)GENERAL SERVICINGHVAC SYSTEM - COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT OIL CHECKINGCHECKING COMPRESSOR OILSANDEN SCROLLGENERAL MOTORS ("K" BODY)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, Automatic
General Motors ("K" Body)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, AutomaticSECTION General Motors ("K" Body)
- Service replacement compressor contains 2.8 ounces of SUN PAG refrigerant oil. No oil needs to added to replacement compressor prior to installation.
- If system abruptly loses refrigerant, for example in the event of a collision, compressor must be replaced. It is not necessary to add refrigerant oil to compressor prior to installation.
- If refrigerant oil needs to added to system for normal maintenance, or if a component other than compressor is replaced, PAG oil may be added to system. See SANDEN SCROLL COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (GENERAL MOTORS "K" BODY) table.
- Use new "O" rings on refrigerant lines. Install A/C compressor. Perform leak test. Evacuate and charge system. Ensure A/C system is operating properly.
SANDEN SCROLL COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES ("K" BODY)
| Component | (1) Ounces | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulator | 4.0 | ||
| Compressor | 2.8 | ||
| Condenser | 1.0 | ||
| Evaporator | 1.0 | ||
| System Total | 8.8 | ||
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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.