Re: IML: Air conditioning compressor "oil"

[Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Bradley,

There is a thin oil that is added to the compressor to lubricate the internal moving parts.  There is no "dipstick" per se.  I believe the oil is added when the compressor is first made, and some folks never add any more, going on the theory that only a small amount is required and it doesn't really get "burned up" or used like motor oil.  But I think more can be added if necessary when the freon is changed.  

However, the oil has nothing to do with how cold your AC gets, as I understand it.  It is just there to protect the compressor from wear.  I could be wrong.  

Mark M


On Thursday, October 14, 2004, at 09:20 PM, Bradley R. Teets, CPA/PFS, CFP ((home office)) wrote:

> I don’t want to sound stupid in asking this question but I am not mechanically talented.? I have read articles on the list server about “checking” the “oil” in the air conditioning compressor to keep it from locking up.? I have a 1968 car if that is important in your answer.? The A/C blows cold although I would like it to be colder.? Is there some kind of oil that is required in addition to the refrigerant?? I know refrigerant is installed under pressure.? Is there separate “oil” that is added through a dip stick tube like a car’s motor would have?? Does it matter based on the kind of refrigerant I have?? I don’t want to damage my car but I asked a local car club member about it and he said there is no such thing for my car as separate “oil”.? Thanks for any comments you might have to clarify my ignorance.? Ignorance is not bliss!!!!
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