What PAG oil does GM use?

Since 1994, technicians have been able to depend upon almost all GM vehicles having Del- phi-Harrison compressors and HFC134a to use the 150 viscosity PAG oil.

Does it matter what PAG oil to use?

Not anymore. The PAG oil needed for a particular system is determined solely by the compressor manufacturer. Denso, for example, makes compressors for a variety of automobile manufacturers so it is entirely possible to have the same PAG requirements for different makes of cars.

What does PAG stand for in PAG oil?

One of the most versatile types of synthetics is polyalkylene glycol (PAG) lubricants. PAGs are generally known as compressor lubricants, and their use in industry has increased since the 1980s.

Is there a universal PAG oil?

Universal PAG Oil – 1 Qt Technologically advanced formula, designed to allow one PAG for use in all mobile A/C systems. Can be used in R134a and R12 mobile A/C systems. Compatible with Mineral, Ester, Paraffin, and other PAG oils. Non-corrosive.

Is ND-oil 8 the same as Pag 46?

In with the new DENSO uses ND-oil 8 for its R134a type refrigerant compressors, a PAG 46 oil. The new refrigerant type uses ND-oil 12, also a PAG 46 oil but with additives specifically for the R1234yf type refrigerant.

What happens if you mix PAG oil?

The two oils do not mix completely and cannot create a long-lasting homogenous mixture, which is needed to ensure the correct lubrication of the mechanical parts within the compressor.

What PAG oil does Ford use?

Here a listing of Ford refrigerant capacity and refrigerant oil types for Ford vehicles up to the 2013 model year. Most R-134a systems use PAG 46. But some use other viscosity like PAG150. Make sure you use the correct oil!

Is PAG oil compatible with 1234yf?

While R-1234yf oils are backwards compatible with R-134a systems, R-134a PAG oils are not compatible with R-1234yf systems.

What oil goes in 1234yf?

PAG oil YF is suitable for both R1234yf and R134a refrigerants. PAG SP-A2 oil for refrigerants R1234yf and R134a For use in electric air conditioning compressors, such as those manufactured by SANDEN and VISTEON (Hanon).

Can I use PAG 46 instead of PAG100?

➔ PAG oils are highly miscible with R134a (PAG oils 46 YF and 100 YF also with R1234yf) and are suitable for lubricating the air conditioning systems of most passenger and commercial vehicles.

Can you mix Pag 46 and Pag 100 oil together?

PAG 46, PAG 100 and PAG 150 oils all have different viscosities, just as 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W40 motor oils have different viscosities. You should not intermix different viscosities because the viscosity of the mixture may be “out of range” for the appliction for a number of reasons.

Can I use Pao instead of PAG oil in a compressor?

In fact, the main reason for a newly installed A/C compressor to fail is using the wrong type of compressor oil. PAO (Polyalphaolefin) oil can sometimes be used as a substitute for certain PAG oils if the compressor manufacturer approves it.

Can mineral oil be used in an R-12 compressor?

Mineral oi l should only be used in older R-12 A/C compressors because R-12 will not mix with R-134 refrigerant. “Universal” A/C compressor oils are often PAO-based and are not the same viscosity as the PAG oil recommended for a specific type of compressor.

What kind of oil does a 1234yf air conditioner take?

Newer vehicles with R-1234yf A/C systems require a special 1234yf compressor oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer. General Motors recommends GM lubricants only (PAG-PSD1 #19260643 for 2013/14 Cadillac XTS, and PAG-ND12 #19299051 for 2013 Cadillac ATS). Universal compressor oils should NOT be used in R-1234yf applications.