A/C system capacity

[purple04]

This just came up here at work, so I thought I'd post it. The factory service manual and owner's manual does NOT have the refrigerant capacity. They refer to the underhood sticker. If you've replaced the hood (accident or aftermarket) the shop tech doesn't know how much to put in. My '04 says 1.125 pounds. If yours is different, please post. I'm sure someone will need this sooner or later.

[CREWZIN]

I took my sticker off to improve the underhood looks, but I wrote down the capacity in the owners manual. 2001 Factory Recharge: 0.7087Kg (1.563 lbs.)

[tpscruiser]

Just checked both our PTs.
The 2002 calls for 1.563 pounds.
The 2003 non-turbo calls for 1.125 pounds
Hope this helps

[MX-5]

quote:Originally posted by purple04

The factory service manual and owener's manual does NOT have the refrigerant capacity.

Page 24-8:

SPECIFICATIONS
A/C APPLICATION TABLE
Item Description Notes
Vehicle PT- PT Crusier
System expansion valve
Total Refrigerant Capacity R134a 851 grams/ 1.875 lbs.
Total Oil Capacity ND-8 PAG oil 180 ml / 6.10 oz
Compressor Nippondenso 10S17 - Auto Trans
Nippondenso 10S15 - Man Trans

1.875lbs in my 2002 PT.

[quicksilverdon]

Peculiar that it varies. 1.125 lbs to 1.875 lbs.[:I]
Now I'll have to look on my '05.

[purple04]

MX-5, thanks. We were concerned with 2003. Rechecked manuals and the 01 and 02 have a spec, the 03 and 04 refer to the sticker. The answers here indicate there is a difference, but no obvious pattern.
01=1.56# manual 1.563# sticker
02=1.875# manual 1.563# sticker [:I]
03=none manual 1.125# sticker
04=none manual 1.125# sticker

[purple04]

Bump to top. Can I get an 05 and 06 spec from our group?

[purple04]

bump again. Any 05 or 06 members out there that can check the A/C capacity?

[Hooligan]

06 NA 1.125 lbs.