Refrigerant Oil

REFRIGERANT OIL
The refrigerant oil used in R-134a refrigerant systems is a synthetic-based, polyalkylene glycol (PAG), wax-free lubricant. Mineral-based R-12 refrigerant oils are not compatible with PAG oils, and should never be introduced to an R-134a refrigerant system. There are different PAG oils available, and each contains a different additive package. Use only refrigerant oil of the same type as recommended to service the refrigerant system (always refer to the specification tag included with the replacement A/C compressor or the underhood A/C system specification tag).

The Sanden TRS-090 A/C compressor used in this vehicle is designed to use SP-15 PAG refrigerant oil. Use only this type of refrigerant oil when servicing the A/C compressor for the 2.0L and the 2.4L Turbo engine.

The Visteon HS-15 A/C compressor used in this vehicle is designed to use VC-46 PAG refrigerant oil. Use only this type of refrigerant oil when servicing the A/C compressor for the 2.7L and the 2.4L NA engine.