i finished rebuikding the system and it seems to be working well. Got in touch with comp mfg and he said although draining all PAG 46 oil out & replacing with 150 would work, he recommended staying with 46. I did that and added the remainder to the other components to get to 9 oz total. I had al...

got the parts and started working. Noticed the new compressor says it has PAG46 in it. But the kit also has an 8oz bottle of PAG150. Should I drain out the 46 and refill with 150?

ok, I'll replace all of those parts and the suction/discharge line as it does have mufflers. I'll flush the evaporator and its lines. I definitely want to do it right and not have to go back into it later so I don't mind spending a little more for a better chance at success. On the oil, I understand...

Finally got back to this car. Recovered and recharged to oem level. No help, still poor cooling. Pulled orifice and it looks like this. Not a good sign, this is going to be entire system as John described?

it has 90K

Hello, On a 2005 LeSabre it has poor cooling performance. At 80deg ambient, vent temp at 72deg. Low side is 55-60, high side 170. Thought maybe a bit low, put about 10 oz in, low stayed same, high came up to 200, but no better cooling. I'm considering trying just the mechanical control valve & o...