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Which Oil?

JoeIsuzu on Mon May 31, 2010 2:58 PM User is offlineView users profile

Year: 1983
Make: Isuzu
Model: P'up
Engine Size: 2.2 DSL
Refrigerant Type: R134a (retrofit
Country of Origin: United States

I'm draining and refilling my system because I'm 99.9% certain this was not done when it was retrofitted with R134a. I'm completely confused about the type of oil to use. I can't seem to find any oil locally without some sort of additive. The most common one is "ICE". The 8-oz bottle says it's 7 oz of oil, and 1 oz of ICE performance enhancer. Like most of you, I don't believe in any "magic in a bottle" and I'd rather just use oil and refrigerant.

I'm assuming a PAG oil is recommended, but I'd like to use something that's available locally because I'm kinda in a hurry. I've already ordered a dryer from ackits.com and it's on the way...if I order oil now, I have to wait longer. I got my R134a (plain, thank you) locally.

What weight of oil should I use? I've seen 64, 100, and 150. Everybody says "use what the manufacturer specified". Even if the original refrigerant was R12?

Any idea where I can buy the oil locally? I'm in the Memphis TN area.

Thanks.
Jack

JoeIsuzu on Tue June 01, 2010 11:17 AM User is offlineView users profile

One more bit of information: I've scoured the vehicle's shop manual, and there is a section for the factory A/C. It does not mention what type of oil is required. I can probably get a model number off the compressor if that will help.

Thanks.
Jack

TRB on Tue June 01, 2010 11:46 AM User is offlineView users profile

If you are converting I would use a quality POE like the BVA AutoGlo. Ice is not going the harm you compressor but in my opinion it's not going to be a magic bullet either.

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JoeIsuzu on Tue June 01, 2010 11:04 PM User is offlineView users profile

I was in a hurry and I was able to find a supplier here with a DEC PAG oil. They were able to look up my truck in their system and told me that it called for 64 for my truck, so that's what I bought.

Thanks for the help!

Jack

Edited: Thu June 03, 2010 at 5:19 PM by JoeIsuzu

Chick on Wed June 02, 2010 6:48 AM User is offlineView users profile

Pag 46 if thats the route you're going, but the BVA Auto 100 is better for retrofits in my opinion...

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JoeIsuzu on Thu June 03, 2010 5:18 PM User is offlineView users profile

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Originally posted by: JoeIsuzu
They were able to look up my truck in their system and told me that it called for 64 for my truck, so that's what I bought.Quote
Originally posted by: Chick
Pag 46 if thats the route you're going, but the BVA Auto 100 is better for retrofits in my opinion...And I'm apparently dyslexic occasionally! They told me PAG 46, and THAT'S what I bought. Couldn't find the BVA locally.

Thanks.
Jack

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