Low oil level in the refrigerant
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:50 pm
On my 2002 Civic SI R134 refrigerant was added in two occasions:
- The first time the leak could not be found. Refrigerant was added, but I don’t know the quantity. Oil was not added
- The second time it was determined that the evaporator was leaking and it was replaced. I don’t know if oil was added to the new refrigerant. The bill does not list any oil
Today I have used the ENVIRO-SAFE Pittstop R134A Oil Checker to try to figure out if I have enough oil in the refrigerant. According to the Pittstop Checker the oil level is very low and the A/C should not be used before adding more oil. I have been using the car a few weeks after the evaporator was replaced and I am of course very concerned about my compressor locking up and contaminating with debris the all A/C system.
Could somebody make a recommendation about how to proceed?
Thanks
- The first time the leak could not be found. Refrigerant was added, but I don’t know the quantity. Oil was not added
- The second time it was determined that the evaporator was leaking and it was replaced. I don’t know if oil was added to the new refrigerant. The bill does not list any oil
Today I have used the ENVIRO-SAFE Pittstop R134A Oil Checker to try to figure out if I have enough oil in the refrigerant. According to the Pittstop Checker the oil level is very low and the A/C should not be used before adding more oil. I have been using the car a few weeks after the evaporator was replaced and I am of course very concerned about my compressor locking up and contaminating with debris the all A/C system.
Could somebody make a recommendation about how to proceed?
Thanks