Service Specifications

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A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Compressor Type

ATMOS GU10

Compressor Belt Deflection

⁽¹⁾

Compressor Oil Capacity ⁽²⁾

5.07 ozs.

Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity

16.8 ozs.

System Operating Pressures ⁽³⁾

High Side

245-280 psi (17.2-19.7 kg/cm² )

Low Side

14-22 psi (1.0-1.5 kg/cm² )

System Refrigerant Oil Capacity

⁽⁴⁾

⁽¹⁾	Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.

⁽²⁾	Use ZXL 100PG compressor

⁽³⁾	Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (27°C) and engine speed at 1500 RPM.

⁽⁴⁾

If replacing the compressor, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C compressor, pour the same amount plus 0.5 ounce (15 ml) of clean PZXL 100PG compressor oil into the new A/C compressor. If replacing the condenser, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C condenser, pour the same amount plus 1.6 ounce (47 ml) of clean PZXL 100PG compressor oil into the new A/C condenser. If replacing the evaporator, measure the amount of oil drained from the old A/C unit or evaporator, pour the same amount plus 1.6 ounce (47 ml) of clean PZXL 100PG compressor oil into the new A/C evaporator.