TSB
95-5-12 |
- AIR CONDITIONING - ADDING REFRIGERANT OIL - SERVICE TIP
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| Publication Date: MARCH 13, 1995 |
FORD: | 1990-1993 FESTIVA
1990-1994 TEMPO
1990-1995 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, PROBE, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1994-1995 ASPIRE |
LINCOLN-MERCURY: | 1990-1992 MARK VII
1990-1994 TOPAZ
1990-1995 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1991-1994 CAPRI
1993-1995 MARK VIII |
MERKUR: | 1990 SCORPIO |
LIGHT TRUCK: | 1990 BRONCO II
1990-1995 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1991-1995 EXPLORER
1993-1995 VILLAGER
1995 WINDSTAR |
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK: | 1990-1991 C SERIES, CL-CLT-9000 SERIES
1990-1995 CARGO SERIES, F & B SERIES, L SERIES |
ISSUE:
Current repair procedures do not advise on the addition of refrigerant oil to the A/C system when a minor repair is made.
ACTION:
Add 0.06 L (2 oz) of the proper type new refrigerant oil to the system, before recharging, when servicing concerns that do not require major component replacement. Repairs considered minor are: O-ring leaks, charge port leaks, Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) leaks, compressor shaft seal leaks, hose leaks, etc. Remember to use polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil with R-134a systems and mineral oil with R-12 systems.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:Information Only
OASIS CODES:208000, 208999
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