I have read m gl ite s instructions to use petroleum jelly to lub the o rings on its torches.
Lubricate ac o rings.
Later in the chapter is says the compressor oil is specifically compresser oil.
The low pressure hose o ring is located in the area where the ac hose connects to the condenser.
Use system lubricating oil to oil o rings pre assembly.
I read in the other forum that you don t want to use a mineral oil but could not dig up what you should use.
Formertech on wed june 22 2005 12 14 pm.
Remove the o ring from the ac hose.
There was 1 post by another person suggesting petroleum jelly.
Not recommended for silicone butyl or ethylene propylene rubber seals or for use in systems with micronic filters.
Lubricating o rings on fittings and adapters in hydraulic and pneumatic fluid and gas handling connections technical characteristics.
Lubricate new o rings with compressor oil and install the tubes.
They should be replaced with either highly saturated nitrile hsn o rings green or neoprene o rings blue.
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So your green o rings should be fine.
It is waterproof and shields against moisture and other contaminants.
Is it safe good to use petroleum jelly.
Hi there which lubricant should i be using on the o rings of the a c pressure hoses.
Nd oil 8 or equivalent i m guessing that this is the same oil that they put in the a c compressor nd nippon denso.
It also helps to seat the o ring properly speeding up assembly operations and improving automated assembly.
Super lube o ring silicone lubricant is a non curing silicone lubricant ideal for protecting and lubricating o rings from damage by abrasion pinching or cutting.
The proper method of applying a lubricant to an o ring always seems to be an area of concern for many of our customers and there are many methods used in the marketplace.
Lubricating an o ring can also help to seat the o ring properly into the application as well as aid and speed up automated assembly processes.
I have checked a few threads and quite a number of forumers recommend using silicon grease to lubricate the o rings.
Both of these replacement o rings are compatible with either r 12 or r 134a refrigerants.
