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A/C oil addition — new complete cooling unit (2005)

1.4 US fl oz40 ml40 ml1.4 US fl ozDENSO OIL8 compressor oil
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Approximate replacement supplement for a NEW COMPLETE cooling unit; not the total system charge. Do not add the separate evaporator-only supplement for the same replacement. Applies to the reviewed 2005 system; earlier OIL9 systems remain separate.

Applies to
  • NB 2005 (BP-Z3/BP-Z3-TURBO)
  • Verified in: 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)
Sources
  • 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)Tier 1
    Page PDF p. 1770
    1.4 US fl oz40 ml40 ml1.4 US fl ozDENSO OIL8 compressor oil
    Printed: “Cooling Unit Installation Note When installing a new cooling unit, add DENSO OIL8 compressor oil into the refrigeration cycle. Supplemental amount (approx. quantity) 40 ml {40 cc, 1.4 fl oz}”

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