Does my vehicle use R134a or R1234yf refrigerant?

Vehicles built before roughly 2015 generally use R134a; most built after 2021 use R1234yf, with a mixed period between. The under-bonnet label states which. The two use different oils and different service fittings and must not be mixed.

Do I need to replace the receiver drier or accumulator too?

Yes, whenever the system has been opened. The drier holds desiccant that saturates once exposed to air, and reusing a saturated one puts moisture straight back into a new compressor. Most manufacturers make it a warranty condition.

Does the compressor come with oil?

It ships with an oil charge, but the correct total system charge depends on what remains in the condenser, evaporator and hoses. The amount to add is stated on the compressor label and should be measured rather than guessed.

Sanden A/C Compressor with Clutch

Sanden · SKU SAP-00110 · Our ref 43070

The A/C compressor pressurises the refrigerant that makes the system cold. It is replaced when the clutch fails to engage, the unit seizes, or metal from an internal failure has contaminated the system. Refrigerant type matters: R134a and R1234yf systems use different oils and fittings, and the two are not interchangeable — model year is usually what decides which one a vehicle has.

Supplied by Sanden.

In the box: 1 A/C compressor with clutch fitted; Correct oil charge pre-filled; O-rings for the line fittings.

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Specifications

Imperial first, metric alongside.

Includes: 1 A/C compressor with clutch fitted; Correct oil charge pre-filled; O-rings for the line fittings
Shipping: Parcel
CoreCharge: Yes — refundable when the old unit is returned

Common questions

Does my vehicle use R134a or R1234yf refrigerant?: Vehicles built before roughly 2015 generally use R134a; most built after 2021 use R1234yf, with a mixed period between. The under-bonnet label states which. The two use different oils and different service fittings and must not be mixed.
Do I need to replace the receiver drier or accumulator too?: Yes, whenever the system has been opened. The drier holds desiccant that saturates once exposed to air, and reusing a saturated one puts moisture straight back into a new compressor. Most manufacturers make it a warranty condition.
Does the compressor come with oil?: It ships with an oil charge, but the correct total system charge depends on what remains in the condenser, evaporator and hoses. The amount to add is stated on the compressor label and should be measured rather than guessed.

Checking the fit

We confirm the fit by hand on every order. Send your VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and a person checks this part against it before you pay.

A/C Compressor with Clutch by vehicle — prices, what owners report to NHTSA, and the recalls to check first:

Sanden A/C Compressor with Clutch

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