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    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
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    May 8, 2009, 10:12 AM
    BG Universal Frigi-Quiet Refrigerant Oil
    Five weeks ago, I installed a new Motorcraft compressor and clutch ($200) and accumulator ($92) in my 2000 Ford Taurus, with the 3.0L Duratec Engine (103,000 miles). Instead of using the Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil that came in the compressor, I emptied it out and added 6 oz. of BG Universal Frigi-Quiet Refrigerant Oil (Part No. 7018). It's a di-capped PAG oil that was strongly recommended by several people, who have serviced auto air conditioners in Texas for years. It can be used with R-12, R-134a, and CO2 systems. I expect BG Universal Frigi-Quiet Refrigerant Oil to substantially extend the life and performance of the compressor, just like other full-synthetic lubricants have already extended the life and performance of my engine, power steering, and transmission.

    I removed the compressor from below. First, the exhaust system, from just below the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter, was removed. This is where 18" to 24" extensions come in handy. Second, the radiator cooling fan was removed. Third, the lower thermostat housing and hoses were removed. This provided ample room to remove and install the new compressor. I kept the plug on the compressor ports, in order not to loose any refrigerant oil during installation. This is a hard 8 hour procedure.

    It's 95 degrees F. outside, already, and it will be getting hotter. This system will almost throw ice cubes. I stopped cranking the system lower, when the center vent recorded 32 degrees F. It's super quiet and I'm impressed.
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    May 8, 2009, 03:21 PM

    A comp and clutch for 200? Wow! Try that in Toy land. Lol.
    Yes, in stock on the BG in our parts department. Good stuff. HOWEVER< if you drive a hybrid, you better go by the book on that refrigerant oil.
    A little FYI to our readers out there.

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