Got a good question, what is AC Compressor Black Death?
Black death is caused when A/C Oil breaks down. A/C Oil is mixed in with the refrigerant to keep the air conditioning compressor lubricated. When it breaks down it causes the compressor, condenser and other parts to no longer be lubricated and thus overheat. The actual black ’sludge’ is actually a combination of solder flux from the condenser, alumninum from the compressor and other contaminants. This new ’sludge’ cools and hardens in various parts of the system. Notoriously the low side of the system including the condenser, orifice tube, expansion valve etc, etc.
It cannot be flushed out. Most of the system, including condenser, will have to be replaced. If you do need ac parts, visit our sponsor.
Posted on June 25th 2008 in A/C Compressor
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