However the easiest way to tell exactly how much oil needs to be in your specific ac compressor is to drain the old compressor and measure the amount of oil that comes out.
How to drain oil from car ac compressor.
Place an order for any of the replacement parts at buy auto parts.
All you need to do is fill the new ac compressor with exactly the same amount that you drained out of the old ac compressor.
You may be lucky enough to find the type of oil on the same sticker that lists the weight of refrigerant your system requires but if not the only place to reliably find the amount of ac compressor oil your system requires is by calling a dealership for your make of car.
Retrieve the correct amount of oil information from the ac sticker on the car or from a maintenance manual.
Putting the wrong oil in your compressor will damage it.
If you don t have the owner s manual look up the make and model of your vehicle online to find information about your ac compressor.
Buy auto parts carries a wide range of parts for every car make and model.
Remember when changing out the compressor you must check the compressor for the correct amount of refrigerant oil that is recommended amount from the manufacturer which should be stamped on the compressor.