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Do I need to add pag oil after alternator replacement?
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 1:35 pm
by allenayres83
So I just replaced my alternator in my 2013 Pathfinder. To do so I had to remove the condenser which let all of my refrigerant out. I have someone that is going to pull a vacuum and recharge it but I was wondering if I needed to add any pag oil and if so how much? Where I released the line I didn't notice any oil residue but there was a bunch of dye in the system that came out.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 3:21 pm
by smj999smj
Well, the dye is mixed in with the oil. Generally speaking, you shouldn't need to add any Pag oil unless a component of the A/C system is replaced (like a compressor or condenser, for example). A professional A/C machine will capture any oil during the recovery process so one can tell if any need needs to be added back in.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:55 pm
by allenayres83
That's kind of the thing.....it's not going to be a professional recovery machine just a vacuum pump and a set of gauges. Don't know if that would work the same way or not
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:14 am
by smj999smj
It'll work. 30" of vacuum for 30 minutes minimum before re-charging.