Air conditioning keeps seizing

Tiny
STINK
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  • 2003 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 62,000 MILES
My air conditioner keeps seizing, this will be the fourth. It seems to go every two years.
Friday, May 11th, 2018 AT 9:53 PM

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Tiny
JIS001
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If compressor failure is from it seizing then make sure to flush out the whole system and replace the receiver drier. Also, the correct amount of oil needs to be added. The spec is 6.8 ounces for your system. Here is an article I think would be good to go over before replacing the compressor:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor
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Friday, May 11th, 2018 AT 10:57 PM

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