[W126 Coupe] PAG VISCOSITY FOR NIPPONDENSO 10P?

[Steve Nervig]

Dick, I should have mentioned more specifically, the sticker is from  
my C124, not a 126, so the requirement may be different?

Steve


On Jun 14, 2008, at 1:36 PM, Dick Spellman wrote:


> Hi Steve,

>

> Thanks for the sticker info that also provided total fill  

> requirement although the gauges and temp may provide a more accurate  

> fill based on pressures..  I'll use PAG 46 since it's readily  

> available.

>

> Take care,

>

> Dick

>

> Steve Nervig wrote:

>>

>>

>> On Jun 14, 2008, at 7:17 AM, Dick Spellman wrote:

>>

>>> Just need to confirm that the Nippondenso Compressors on MB use  

>>> PAG 46 when operating on R-134A.  Can anyone for certain confirm  

>>> this?

>>>

>>> I am just finishing up the emergency replacement (thanks again  

>>> Jonathan) of condensor, R/D, Exp. Valve, senders and seals on the  

>>> 86 300SE started early this am.  It had a very slow leak (1 year)  

>>> on the edge of the condenser where this car was once impacted by a  

>>> 100lb dear.  Finally got to the point where replacement was needed  

>>> the other day.

>>>

>>> So, I'm ready to button things up, pull a vacuum and recharge once  

>>> again.  It's been running r134a for five years now and vent temps  

>>> normal at max were 47F and with this leak worsening it was  

>>> approaching 60F when I checked pressures only to learn the Spring  

>>> charge was already on the way out and the dye was most apparent  

>>> where the previous accident had occurred.

>>>

>>> Anyway, PAG 46 for Nippo 10P?  Thanks in advance.

>>>

>>> Regards,

>>>

>>> Dick

>>

>> Hi Dick.

>>

>> This chart suggests that 46 is the correct viscosity:

>>

>> <http://www.compressortech.co.uk/downloads/CT_Pag_Oil_Reference_Chart_05.pdf 

>> >

>>

>> For what its worth, the R-134a tag on my car says to use "Densooil  

>> 8."

>>

>> Regards,

>> Steve

>>

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