Do you need to change AC oil?
The AC system is sealed so dirt etc.. is not going to be getting into it and the oil should not need changing like your motor oil does. If your A/C is ever low on refrigerant and they need to add some in, most of this tends to contain oil as well and that would add some fresh into the system.
What happens if AC is low on oil?
Other AC compressor low oil symptoms That being so, a reduction or complete loss of oil will lead to directly opposite results. All bearing and rods inside the compressor will either be worn/scored. The crankshaft will also be uniformly scored. Rods might be broken if the compressor is seizing up.
What to do if your AC system is over filled with oil?
The refrigerant in your AC system is a gas at room temperature so the puddle is certainly not made of refrigerant. If your AC system is over filled with oil you can have it evacuated and refilled with new refrigerant to clean it out.
What happens if there is no oil in the air conditioner?
It doesn’t sound like your problem is a lack of oil in your air conditioning system. Most air conditioning systems only use about an ounce of oil while they use significantly more refrigerant. Even without oil, your system should continue to run for longer than a day.
How can I tell if I have the correct amount of oil in my air conditioning system?
Unfortunately there is no way to tell if you have the proper amount of oil in your air conditioning system. The correct way to fix it is to completely evacuate your system down to a vacuum then recharge it with the manufacturer’s specified amount of refrigerant and add the recommended amount of oil.
Can a refrigerant compressor move too much oil?
Refrigerant is a gas or light liquid in your air conditioning system so if you added too much oil it is possible the compressor is struggling to move that much oil. You can try calling a dealership to find out how much oil your car’s AC takes but in most cases it is just a few ounces.