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Chevrolet Astro A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 1994 to 2005 Chevrolet Astro (All Eng.; w/ Rear AC) uses 48 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 1994 to 2005 Chevrolet Astro: 48 oz of R-134a, 11 oz of PAG-46 oil.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Chevrolet Astro A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
1994 to 2005All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a48 ozPAG-46 11 oz
1994 to 2005All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a32 ozPAG-46 8 oz
1994 to 2005All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a48 ozPAG-150 11 oz
1994 to 2005All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a32 ozPAG-150 8 oz

Recharge supplies for your Chevrolet Astro

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.