[s-cars] a/c compressor leaking oil

[Joshua van Tol]

On Jun 19, 2007, at 11:08 AM, chris chambers wrote:

>
> I don't believe an AC compressor can leak just oil, if it leaks
> it leaks freon.
>

Yes it can. Not a very large amount, but compressor shaft seals do  
commonly leak oil. There's usually about 8 oz. of oil in a typical  
system.

> Isn't there an oil sensor behind the AC compressor?
> I seem to recall this oil sensor to be prone to cracking and leaking.
>
> I'd suggest taking a second look....of course somone will probably
> point out that I'm wrong on this in some way! :-)
>
>
> HTH
> Chris
>
>
> --- tr0910 <tr0910 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Several years ago, I had my AC recharged and was about to do it
>> again, but
>> now see an oil leak on the garage floor and it appears to be coming
>> from the
>> AC compressor.  Makes me wonder if its worth recharging?  Can I just
>> disconnect it?
>>
>> If I just leave it alone, what is the chance of the compressor
>> seizing at
>> some lousy time?
>>
>> Tim in MI
>> 93 S4 170K
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