CITROEN C8 2002 - Air Conditioning System: Compressor Lubricant and Oil Level Checks; Compressor Lubricant Properties; Compressor Oil Level Check Scenarios

ESSENTIAL: The compressor lubricant is extremely hygroscopic; always use FRESH oil.
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SPECIAL FEATURES : AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134A)
Compressor lubricant.
Checking the compressor oil level.
There are three specific cases :
- 1/ Repairs to a system without leaks.
- 2/ Slow leak.
- 3/ Fast leak.
1/Repairing a system without leaks..
a) - Using draining/recovery equipment not fitted with an oil decanter.
- Drain the system as slowly as possible via the LOW PRESSURE valve, so as not to lose any oil.
- No more oil should be added when filling the system with R 134A fluid.
b) - Using draining/filling equipment fitted with an oil decanter.
- Drain the R 134A fluid from the system in accordance with the instructions in the equipment handbook.
- Measure the amount of oil recovered.
- Add the same amount of NEW oil when filling the system with R 134A fluid.
c) - Replacing a compressor.
- Remove the old compressor, drain it and measure the oil quantity.
- Drain the new compressor (supplied full), so that the same amount of NEW oil is left in the compressor as was in the old compressor.
- No more oil should be added when filling the system with R 134A fluid.