1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO Repair Manual

A/C COMPRESSOR OIL CHECKING
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cooling and high blower motor speed for about 10 minutes to return oil
to compressor.
2) Stop engine. Discharge refrigerant and remove compressor
from vehicle. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Drain oil from compressor
through suction port. Measure amount of oil drained.
3) If amount drained is 2.4 ounces or more, fill with same
amount using new oil. If amount drained is less than 2.4 ounces, fill
with 2.4 ounces. Install compressor and recharge.
4) If A/C components are replaced, add refrigerant oil to
system. Add 1.7 ounces if condenser is replaced. Add 2.4 ounces if
evaporator is replaced. Oil does not need to be added if receiver-
drier is replaced. Add 1.7 ounces of refrigerant oil only if a
refrigerant oil leak is indicated.
MATSUSHITA
ROTARY VANE
Geo (Prizm)
1) If system is operable, run A/C system for several minutes
to stabilize system. Turn off engine. Discharge system and remove
compressor. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Remove drain plug and measure
oil.
2) If one ounce or more is drained, add same amount. If less
than one ounce is drained, add 2 ounces of new refrigerant oil to
compressor.
3) If condenser is replaced, add one ounce. Add 3.5 ounces if
receiver-drier is replaced. If evaporator is replaced or if a large
refrigerant leak occurred, add 3 ounces of new refrigerant oil.
Toyota
Discharge system. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Remove
compressor from vehicle. Drain oil from compressor through inlet and
outlet ports. Fill compressor with 3.4-4.1 ounces of oil through
suction port. Add 0.7 ounces if receiver-drier was replaced. When
replacing condenser or evaporator, add 1.4-1.7 ounces of refrigerant
oil.
NIPPONDENSO
ROTARY VANE
1) Before checking and adjusting oil level, operate
compressor at engine idle speed, and set controls at maximum cooling
and high blower motor speed for 20-30 minutes to return oil to
compressor.
2) Stop engine. Discharge refrigerant and remove compressor
from vehicle. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Drain compressor oil through
compressor intake and discharge ports. Measure amount drained.
3) Fill compressor with same amount as drained, plus one
ounce. When replacing condenser, add one ounce. When replacing
evaporator, add 1 1/2 ounces. When replacing receiver-drier, add 1/3

A/C COMPRESSOR OIL CHECKING
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ounce of new refrigerant oil.
6 & 10-CYLINDER
NOTE: Porsche and Suzuki compressor oil checking procedures are
not available from manufacturer.
Acura & Honda
1) Discharge system. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Remove
compressor from vehicle. Drain all oil from NEW compressor and fill
compressor with 3-4 ounces of clean refrigerant oil.
2) On Accord, add 5/6 ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing
evaporator. Add 1/3 ounce when replacing condenser. When replacing
receiver-drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced.
3) On Legend, add 2 ounces of refrigerant oil when replacing
evaporator. Add one ounce when replacing condenser. When replacing
receiver-drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced.
4) On Integra, add one ounce of refrigerant oil when
replacing evaporator. When replacing condenser, receiver-drier or
hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced.
5) On Vigor, add 1/2 ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing
evaporator. Add 2/3 ounce when replacing condenser. When replacing
receiver-drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced.
Chrysler Corp. (Colt Vista/Summit Wagon)
Add 2 ounces of refrigerant oil when replacing evaporator.
Add one ounce when replacing condenser. When replacing receiver-drier
or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced.
Ford Motor Co.
On Capri, add 2-3 ounces when replacing compressor. Add one
ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing condenser or evaporator. When
replacing receiver-drier, add 1/2 ounce. On Festiva, drain and measure
oil from receiver-drier. Add the amount drained plus one ounce. Add
one ounce when replacing condenser. Add 3 ounces of refrigerant oil
when replacing evaporator.
Geo, Hyundai & Mazda
Add one ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing condenser.
Add 1-1 1/2 ounce when replacing evaporator. When replacing receiver-
drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced.
Lexus & Toyota
The use of refrigerant recovery/recycling is recommended by
manufacturer. After refrigerant recovery process is completed, the
amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount
added to A/C system. Add 1 1/2 ounces of refrigerant oil when
replacing condenser. Add 1 1/2 ounces when replacing evaporator. When
replacing receiver-drier or hoses, add1/2 ounce per component
replaced.
Mercedes-Benz

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Add 2/3 ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing condenser.
Add 1 1/3 ounces when replacing evaporator. When replacing receiver-
drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced. If A/C system
line has broken (sudden discharge), add1 1/3 ounces of refrigerant
oil.
NOTE: On Mercedes-Benz vehicles with rear A/C, add 2/3 ounce of
refrigerant oil when replacing rear condenser. When
replacing rear A/C lines, add 1/3 ounce per line replaced.
Mitsubishi
1) On Eclipse, add 2/3 ounce of refrigerant oil when
replacing condenser. Add one ounce when replacing evaporator. When
replacing receiver-drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component
replaced.
2) On Expo/Expo LRV and Montero, add one ounce of refrigerant
oil when replacing condenser. Add 2 ounces when replacing evaporator.
When replacing receiver-drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component
replaced.
Volkswagen (Fox)
1) The use of refrigerant recovery/recycling is recommended
by manufacturer. After refrigerant recovery process is completed, the
amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount
added to A/C system.
2) Add 1 1/2 ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing
evaporator. When replacing condenser, add 1 1/3 ounce of refrigerant
oil. Add one ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing receiver-drier (1
1/2 ounces if relief valve on receiver-drier has burst).
PANASONIC
ROTARY VANE
Mazda
Add 1 1/3 ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing condenser
(1/2 ounce on MX-6 and 626). Add 2 ounces when replacing evaporator.
When replacing receiver-drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce of refrigerant
oil.
SANDEN
SCROLL
Chrysler/Mitsubishi
1) On Colt, Galant, Mirage, Pickup, Ram-50 and Summit, add
1/2 ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing condenser. Add 1 1/2
ounces when replacing evaporator. When replacing receiver-drier or
hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component replaced.
2) On Stealth and 3000GT, add 1/2 ounce of refrigerant oil
when replacing condenser. Add 2 ounces when replacing evaporator. When
replacing receiver-drier or low-pressure hose, add 1/3 ounce per

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component replaced.
Honda
1) Discharge system. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Remove
compressor from vehicle. Drain all oil from NEW compressor and fill
compressor with 4 ounces of clean refrigerant oil.
2) On Civic and Civic Del Sol, add 1 1/2 ounce of refrigerant
oil when replacing evaporator. Add 2/3 ounce when replacing condenser.
When replacing receiver-drier or hoses, add 1/3 ounce per component
replaced.
3) On Prelude, add one ounce of refrigerant oil when
replacing evaporator. When replacing other A/C components, add 1/3
ounce per component replaced (including hoses).
Hyundai
Add 1 1/2 ounces of refrigerant oil when replacing
evaporator. Add one ounce when replacing condenser. When replacing
receiver-drier, add 1/3 ounce of refrigerant oil.
5-CYLINDER
Mazda
Add one ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing condenser.
Add 1 2/3 ounce when replacing evaporator. When replacing receiver-
drier, add 1/2 ounce of refrigerant oil.
NOTE: Saab and Volvo (Sanden 5 or 7-cylinder) compressor oil
checking procedures are not available from manufacturer.
7-CYLINDER
Hyundai & Mitsubishi (Excel & Precis)
1) Before checking and adjusting oil level, operate
compressor at engine idle speed, and set controls at maximum cooling
and high blower motor speed for 20-30 minutes to return oil to
compressor.
2) Stop engine. Discharge refrigerant and remove compressor
from vehicle. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Remove oil drain plug and
drain oil. Measure amount of oil drained. Install drain plug with new
"O" ring.
3) If amount drained is 2.3 ounces or more, fill compressor
with same amount using new oil. If amount drained is less than 2.3
ounces, fill with 2.3 ounces. Install filler plug. Install compressor
and recharge system.
COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (SANDEN 7-CYLINDER)ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄComponent Ounces
Condenser ............................................ 1.0
Evaporator ............................................. 3
Receiver-Drier ......................................... 1

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Wednesday, March 22, 2000 08:47PMÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Jaguar (XJS)
1) Operate engine at idle speed for 10 minutes, to return
refrigerant oil to compressor. Stop engine. Discharge refrigerant. See
SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Clean area around compressor filler plug and
remove plug slowly.
2) Determine angle at which compressor is mounted. Insert
compressor dipstick diagonally until stop on dipstick contacts filler
plug surface. See Fig. 1. Remove dipstick and note oil fill level.
Each increment on dipstick represents one ounce of oil.
3) Determine amount of oil needed according to mounting
angle. See COMPRESSOR OIL CAPACITIES (JAGUAR XJS) table for specified
amount.
4) If necessary, correct compressor oil level. Install
compressor oil plug, and tighten it to 72-108 INCH lbs. (8-12 N.m).
Evacuate and recharge A/C system. Perform leak test.Fig. 1: Checking Jaguar XJS Compressor Oil Level (Sanden 7-Cylinder)
Courtesy of Jaguar Cars, Inc.
COMPRESSOR OIL CAPACITIES (JAGUAR XJS)
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄMounting Angle (In Degrees) Oil Level In Increments
0 .................................................... 3-5
10 ................................................... 4-6
20 ................................................... 5-7
30 ................................................... 6-8
40 ................................................... 7-9
50 .................................................. 8-10
60 .................................................. 9-11
90 ................................................. 10-12
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Volkswagen
1) The use of refrigerant recovery/recycling is recommended

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by manufacturer. After refrigerant recovery process is completed, the
amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount
added to A/C system.
2) On Cabriolet, add 2/3 ounce of refrigerant oil when
replacing evaporator. When replacing condenser or receiver-drier, add
1/3 ounce of refrigerant oil per component replaced.
3) On Corrado SLC, Golf, GTI, Jetta and Passat, add 2/3 ounce
of refrigerant oil when replacing evaporator. When replacing condenser
or receiver-drier, add 1/3 ounce of refrigerant oil per component
replaced.
4) On EuroVan, add one ounce of refrigerant oil when
replacing evaporator. Add 1/2 ounce when replacing condenser (2/3
ounce on vehicles with rear A/C). When replacing receiver-drier, add
1/3 ounce (2/3 ounce on vehicles with rear A/C).
SEIKO-SEIKI
ROTARY VANE
Saab (9000)
The A/C system is filled with 6.6 ounces of compressor oil.
The compressor must be topped off with the specified amount. See
COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (SEIKO-SEIKI ROTARY VANE) table.
Topping off should be carried out on the high pressure side of the
compressor.
COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (SEIKO-SEIKI ROTARY VANE)ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄComponent Ounces
Compressor .......................................... (1) 2.3
Condenser ............................................... 1.3
Expansion Valve ......................................... 0.6
Evaporator .............................................. 1.3
Receiver-Drier .......................................... 1.3
Refrigerant Lines ....................................... 0.6
(1) - To avoid an excessive amount of oil in the A/C system, oil
must be drained from the compressor before it is installed.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ZEXEL
NOTE: Isuzu and Subaru compressor oil checking procedures are not
available from manufacturer.
ROTARY VANE
Nissan
1) Before checking and adjusting oil level, operate engine at
1200 RPM. Set controls at maximum cooling and high blower motor speed
for 10 minutes to return oil to compressor.

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2) Stop engine. Discharge refrigerant. See SERVICING
PRECAUTIONS. Measure the amount of oil drained/discharged into
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment.
3) Remove compressor from vehicle. Drain compressor oil from
compressor drain plug and measure oil amount. Add this amount to
amount drained in step 2), to obtain total amount drained.
4) Fill compressor with total amount drained, using new oil.
If any major components of the system were also replaced, determine
the amount of additional oil needed. See COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL
CAPACITIES (ZEXEL ROTARY VANE & 6-CYLINDER) table for specified
amount.
COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (ZEXEL ROTARY VANE & 6-CYLINDER)ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄComponent Ounces
Condenser
Altima & Maxima ............................................... 2.5
NX, Pickup, Sentra & 300ZX ................................ 1.0-1.7
Evaporator
Altima & Maxima ............................................... 2.5
NX, Pickup, Sentra & 300ZX ................................ 1.5-2.5
Receiver-Drier
Altima & Maxima ............................................... 0.2
NX, Pickup, Sentra & 300ZX ................................ 0.5-0.8
Refrigerant Lines (1) .......................................... 1.0
(1) - Add only if a refrigerant oil leak is indicated.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 6-CYLINDER
Audi
1) The use of refrigerant recovery/recycling is recommended
by manufacturer. After refrigerant recovery process is completed, the
amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount
added to A/C system.
2) Add one ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing
accumulator. When replacing condenser, add amount drained from
condenser plus 1/3 ounce of refrigerant oil. When replacing
evaporator, add amount drained from evaporator plus 2/3 ounce of
refrigerant oil.
Nissan
1) Before checking and adjusting oil level, operate engine at
1200 RPM. Set controls at maximum cooling and high blower motor speed
for 10 minutes to return oil to compressor.
2) Stop engine. Discharge refrigerant. See SERVICING
PRECAUTIONS. Measure the amount of oil drained/discharged into
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment.
3) Remove compressor from vehicle. Drain compressor oil from
compressor drain plug and measure oil amount. Add this amount to

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amount drained in step 2), to obtain total amount drained.
4) Fill compressor with total amount drained, using new oil.
If any major components of the system were also replaced, determine
the amount of additional oil needed. See COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL
CAPACITIES (ZEXEL ROTARY VANE & 6-CYLINDER) table for specified
amount.
Volvo (850)
1) Discharge refrigerant. See SERVICING PRECAUTIONS. Remove
compressor from vehicle. Drain compressor oil from compressor drain
plug and measure oil amount. Add the same amount of oil as was drained
from the old compressor.
2) Add 1 2/3 ounce of refrigerant oil when replacing
evaporator. When replacing condenser or hoses, add 2/3 ounce of
refrigerant oil per component replaced. Add 3 ounce of refrigerant oil
when replacing receiver-drier.
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