Re: IML: Air conditioning compressor "oil"

[Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Who said you couldn't buy refrigerant oil separately?

While it's true it's recommended to add oil when adding freon I know 
several people who haven't done that and they tell me their systems are 
still working well.

Mark M

On Thursday, October 14, 2004, at 11:19 PM, RandalPark@xxxxxxx wrote:

> I am definitely not a refrigeration expert. I have listened to air 
> conditioning specialists over the years. There is oil in the air 
> conditioning system. I believe the oil becomes suspended in the freon 
> as it travels through the system. A problem arises when the system 
> develops a leak. As the freon escapes, the oil goes right along with 
> it. Repairing the leak and replacing the freon without paying 
> attention to the oil can result in the compressor seizing or (in the 
> case of our old Imperials) throwing a rod.
>
> The best professionals evacuate the system, and then re-charge it with 
> the proper amount of everything, including the oil.
>
> Some compressors are piston type and others are rotary style. They 
> both need lubrication just like any other "motor". Contrary to what 
> was said, one can buy "Refrigerate Oil" separately. These days I 
> believe that the product is called "Ester" and may be specifically for 
> systems charged with 134A.
>
> Paul
>
> In a message dated 10/14/2004 11:31:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Mark 
> McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > 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!!!!
> > >
> > > ?
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Bradley R. Teets, CPA/PFS, CFP®
> > >
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