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The oil is there for one purpose ,thats to lubricate the compressor ,but it also traveles with the refrigerant through the system and when you have a leak it will be forced out the place where you have the leak ,thus after awhile you will lose some oil ,generaly the leak will be around the seal in the compressor.
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Why is oil in your refrigerant?
The oil used to lubricate the compressor is cycled with the refrigerant.
Will low lubricate or refrigerant cause damage to the AC compressor on a Honda CRV?
You need oil in the compressor just as you need oil in your engine. If there is no oil, it will lock up and seize internally. yes it can cause damage to the bearings in the compressor. The unit has oil in it to lube
Why is the oil added to the refrigerant?
To lubricate the compressor.
What causes AC compressor to burn while charging freon?
Oil starvation is one possibility. The refrigerant is what transports the compressor oil through the system - an insufficient amount of refrigerant won't properly transport the oil, and it'll starve the compressor of lubricating oil. And insufficient amount of compressor oil in the first place could also be a cause, especially if you're charging a dry system. If you did add oil, did you spill any on the compressor? Because I've seen that cause what you're describing, as well.
What other substance circulates in the refrigeration system with the refrigerant?
The compressor oil
On GM truck air conditioning compressor what is the cap looks like a freeze plug on top of the compressor mine is blowing the refrigerant out?
That refrigerant oil
When is it essential to take measures to help release refrigerant from the compressor oil during refrigerant recovery?
It is essential to take measures to help release refrigerant from the compressor oil during refrigerant recovery when the refrigerant release valve is stuck closed. The release valve should be maintained at all times.
How do you add oil to ac compressor?
Remove the compressor and pour it in. If its making noise its probably to late and you will need to replace it.
Why do u need to replace the ac compressor?
Generally, because something is wrong with it. Maybe a bearing went out, maybe the compressor is just worn, maybe it was damaged because of a refrigerant overcharge, compressor oil overcharge, or the wrong type of compressor oil used. Could be a number of reasons.
How do you engage the AC clutch to refill the system?
You don't need to engage the compressor clutch to recharge the system. In fact, you shouldn't engage it without refrigerant and oil in it, because the refrigerant carries the compressor oil in order to lubricate the compressor. But, to answer your question, you disconnect the low pressure switch, and run a jumper wire between the two female ends of the connector.
What is liquid slugging of the compressor?
Large quantities of liquid refrigerant enter the compressor and then mix with the lubricating oil in the compressors sump.
When recovering refrigerant from a system that experienced a compressor burnout the technician should watch for signs of contamination in the oil because?
If there are contaminants in the oil, the system will need to be flushed.
