A/C system oil capacity 99 TDI ??

mako26

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Joined
Mar 12, 2006
Location
Maurertown VA.
TDI
2004 Jetta, 1999 TDI Beetle
I am working on a 1999 TDI Beetle with a locked up A/C compressor. I have ordered a new compressor, dryer and expansion valve, i have flushed the evaporator and the condensor and the new compressor was shipped with out oil. Does anyone know what the total system oil capacity is??? Thanks Mike
 

DanG144

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Joined
Aug 2, 2007
Location
Chapin, South Carolina, USA
TDI
2005 A4 Jetta 5spd
135 cc

From the Sanden manual:
6.8 Oil Charge​
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Oil Circulation Ratio (OCR) should be between 3.3% and 8% ratio of oil to refrigerant
by weight.


6.8.1 Oil Flow Theory​
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Compressor lubrication occurs as the oil which circulates with the refrigerant passes
through the compressor crankcase during operation. The Sanden SD series
compressor achieves optimal durability and cooling performance when oil circulates
through the system at a ratio of 3.3% to 8% oil to refrigerant. Excess oil can act as an
insulator limiting heat transfer in the evaporator and condenser, while too little oil can
negatively affect durability.

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Oil will collect in low pressure cool components (evaporator, accumulator and suction
hose) of the refrigerant loop. For example a long suction hose which sags can collect
several ounces thus reducing overall oil circulation ratio.

6.8.2 Oil Charging
6.8.2.1 Passenger Car, Light Duty Truck Single Evaporator​
Refrigerant charges 24oz (680g) to 40oz (1133g)​
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135cc oil TXV systems

240 cc oil in orifice tube systems
 
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