Lubricate new o rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
Lubricate ac o rings.
The proper method of applying a lubricant to an o ring always seems to be an area of concern for many of our customers and there are many methods used in the marketplace.
Both of these replacement o rings are compatible with either r 12 or r 134a refrigerants.
The low pressure hose o ring is located in the area where the ac hose connects to the condenser.
I have checked a few threads and quite a number of forumers recommend using silicon grease to lubricate the o rings.
Replace the o ring with a new o ring.
Remove the low pressure ac hose from the condenser using an adjustable wrench or a set of needle nose pliers.
Not recommended for silicone butyl or ethylene propylene rubber seals or for use in systems with micronic filters.
Formertech on wed june 22 2005 12 14 pm.
Remove the o ring from the ac hose.
They should be replaced with either highly saturated nitrile hsn o rings green or neoprene o rings blue.
So your green o rings should be fine.
Nd oil 8 or equivalent i m guessing that this is the same oil that they put in the a c compressor nd nippon denso.
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It is waterproof and shields against moisture and other contaminants.
Is it safe good to use petroleum jelly.
Super lube o ring silicone lubricant is a non curing silicone lubricant ideal for protecting and lubricating o rings from damage by abrasion pinching or cutting.
I read in the other forum that you don t want to use a mineral oil but could not dig up what you should use.
Anyway is there a household product or a product that can be picked up at the local parts store.
Later in the chapter is says the compressor oil is specifically compresser oil.
There was 1 post by another person suggesting petroleum jelly.
Hi there which lubricant should i be using on the o rings of the a c pressure hoses.
Lubricating o rings on fittings and adapters in hydraulic and pneumatic fluid and gas handling connections technical characteristics.
Use system lubricating oil to oil o rings pre assembly.