Thread: Compressor Seized, go to R134a or keep R12?
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Old 06-11-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dpetryk View Post
Have the system completely flushed out. Use PAG 46 oil and refill with R12. Some people may say not to use PAG oils but experience shows that using the low viscosity PAG oils reduces failures significantly. The system has to have all the original mineral based oils removed as you never want to mix PAG and mineral oils together. A good solvent flush is required to be sure that all the mineral oil has been removed.
Interesting advice. For the last 15 years I've only read that PAG and R-12 are not compatible. Care to share the source of your information?

- JimY
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