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by 3b auto
Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Robinaire 2.2 cu in vac pump - repairable?
Replies: 5
Views: 7136

Re: Robinaire 2.2 cu in vac pump - repairable?

I hope your lasted longer than mine. Used mine x2
It got hot, and only pulled to -10
Im fresh oil will give it new life.

I still dont understand why your supposed to change oil with every use…
by 3b auto
Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Drain oil out of new compressor?
Replies: 8
Views: 7936

Re: Drain oil out of new compressor?

Thanks that was helpful. I have no way to test whatever oil it shipped with.
Maybe thats why folks change it out to ensure the proper PAG

Not sure if mineral oil is still used in modern day R134A ?
I have 3 different viscosities of PAG
by 3b auto
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Reusing R134A
Replies: 4
Views: 4790

Reusing R134A

I'm a newbie to AC and bought reclaiming gear including a 30GL can. I initially thought the sole purpose of the reclaiming was both saving the environment, and reusing refrigerant. Some guys say only reclaim, and use "fresh cans" then find somewhere to empty your tank, i guess from a perfe...
by 3b auto
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Drain oil out of new compressor?
Replies: 8
Views: 7936

Drain oil out of new compressor?

Hi guys I so glad I found this forum. I do repairables hit in the front so Im learning AC, technically a newbie. I bought a bunch of gear and currently doing a deep dive into a 2013 Passat that has a persistant vacuum leak, Im heading out today to pickup a nitrogen tank after attempting a YouTube fi...