# A/C compressor oil — sealed volume (2003)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/air-conditioning-compressor-oil-sealed-volume-2003/

Applicability: NB 2003 (BP-Z3)

Confidence: fsm

150 ml / 5.07 US fl oz / 150 cc · DENSO OIL9 compressor oil

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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