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AC Compressor PAG Oil Application Chart

The document discusses different types of oils used for automotive air conditioning compressors, noting that most newer systems require PAG oil and that using the wrong type or viscosity of oil can damage the compressor. It cautions that PAG oil should never be used in hybrid vehicles due to conductivity risks and lists recommended oils for different vehicle models and refrigerants.

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AC Compressor PAG Oil Application Chart

The document discusses different types of oils used for automotive air conditioning compressors, noting that most newer systems require PAG oil and that using the wrong type or viscosity of oil can damage the compressor. It cautions that PAG oil should never be used in hybrid vehicles due to conductivity risks and lists recommended oils for different vehicle models and refrigerants.

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A/C Compressor PAG Oil Application

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Automotive air conditioning compressors require specific types of lubricants.


Most 1996 and newer A/C systems use R134a refrigerant and require some
type of PAG (polyalkylene glycol) oil for the compressor. If the wrong type
of compressor oil or the wrong viscosity compressor oil is used, it may
damage the compressor. In fact, the main reason for a newly installed A/C
compressor to fail is using the wrong type of compressor oil.

PAO (Polyalphaolefin) oil can sometimes be used as a substitute for certain


PAG oils if the compressor manufacturer approves it.

CAUTION: PAG oils should NEVER be used in hybrid vehicles because it is


electrically conductive. POE (polyol ester) oil is usually specified for hybrid
cars that have electrically-driven A/C compressors because it is non-
conductive. Using the wrong oil may allow current to short circuit back through
the A/C compressor, creating a shock hazard.

Mineral oil should only be used in older R-12 A/C compressors because R-12
will not mix with R-134 refrigerant.

"Universal" A/C compressor oils are often PAO-based and are not the
same viscosity as the PAG oil recommended for a specific type of
compressor. This can lead to poor lubrication and premature compressor
failure.

Newer vehicles with R-1234yf A/C systems require a special 1234yf


compressor oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer. General Motors
recommends GM lubricants only (PAG-PSD1 #19260643 for 2013/14 Cadillac
XTS, and PAG-ND12 #19299051 for 2013 Cadillac ATS). Universal
compressor oils should NOT be used in R-1234yf applications.

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