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Old 06-10-2022, 11:36 PM
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My AC stopped working.
I ordered a A/C Refrigerant Hose / Line on high side because there was a small, small leak, and I want to change the receiver drier before I order a brand new Denso compressor. Hoping that it will work again.
My question is that do I need to buy PAG oil to lubricate o-rings on these parts? Denso compressor will come with oil in it (if it comes to that) so I am wondering if I must buy it. Or can I use engine oil? Or nothing?

Also for 2002 Accord, do I need to remove the bumper to get to receiver drier? I see it, but I don't know if I can get to it.
 
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Old 06-11-2022, 11:30 AM
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Use pag or olive oil.
 
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Old 06-11-2022, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by grcauto
Use pag or olive oil.
Olive oil!?
I was looking at walmart website. Can I use bulb grease instead? Regular dielectrical grease is expensive, but this one is like $3, and it says dielectrical. So I don't know the difference. Maybe only the packaging and marketing.
 
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Old 06-11-2022, 10:26 PM
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You are not looking for a good electrical connection you are looking for the proper lube.
 
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Old 06-11-2022, 11:30 PM
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Youtube has a video that shows how to replace Civic high side line, and when it was taken off, pag oil came out. the guy used it to lubricate the o-rings.

So, probably some will come out when I disconnect the existing line, so like you advised, I will have pag oil. That is good.Now, it leads me to another question. Do I need to buy pag oil anyway to replenish what I will lose?

Thank you!
 
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Old 06-12-2022, 08:12 AM
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Seems you are looking for the cheapest way to do this.
Good luck.
 
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