Q: Can i add oil on a installed compressor?

asked by on September 02, 2016

I installed a new ac compressor. I want to know if to add oil I have to remove the compressor or is there a way I can add it through the lines? I heard about Pag 46

My car has 170000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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