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Re: ARGH! Not PAG oils again!!
Posted to HVAC Forum on 3/7/2003

Kevin,

The use of ester for retrofitting to R-134a as well as using it in place of mineral oil is still an acceptable practice. Castrol's ester is miscible (it mists through the system) with all CFC, HFC and HCFC refrigerants. It is very "universal". However... Login to read more.