1981 GMC Jimmy rebuilt air-conditioning compressor

1981 GMC JIMMY
150,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I bought a rebuilt compressor at Schucks Auto Parts Do I need to iput refrigeration oil in it before I install it
Jul 7, 2009 at 10:04 AM
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A rebuilt should have all new oil already in it. You can remove the plug and tip it, if oil comes out, it's full.
Jul 7, 2009 at 10:26 AM
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thanks for the info!
Jul 7, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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yep, you bet!
Jul 7, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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