Visual inspection of the drained refrigerant oil from the air conditioning compressor

Drain refrigerant oil from the faulty air conditioning compressor into a clean bucket via the oil drain plug.
Check
Complete a visual inspection of the drained refrigerant oil from the faulty air conditioning compressor.
Result

» No shavings in the refrigerant oil

Measure
- Do not flush the refrigerant circuit.
Result

» Shavings in the refrigerant oil

Measure
- Flush the refrigerant circuit.