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1998 GMC Jimmy Repair Question


Topics covered: Accumulator, Orifice tube, 134a.
Mileage: 125,708 miles.

Asked on May 12, 2012

Next step after a/c flush

After doing an a/c flush. Is there a next step other than putting on back components to a/c?

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Replied on May 12, 2012

other than add oil

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Are you just oiling compresser?

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amount of oil depends of what was flushed and what is replaced

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I'll be replacing compressor , accumulator, and orifice tube, o-rings.

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system 8oz oil if compressor came with oil pour out measure. put 5oz in compressor and 3 oz in accumulator. oil O rings vacuum down for at least 2 hr. then let system sit for 1 hr if Vacuum drops then have leak if holds charge 32 oz 134A

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does it matter what orifice tube to use? fixed or variable.

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fixed will do fine

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I look at accumulator and didn't notice how to inject oil. How is that done?

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pour in top fitting

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Does it matter what kind of oil i use?

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