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Chevrolet Colorado A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Colorado (4 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.) uses 28 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

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

Key takeaways

  • 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Colorado: 28 oz of R-134a, 3 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 Colorado A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
2016 to 20184 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 3 oz
2016 to 20184 Cyl. 2.8 Eng.; DieselR-134a28 ozPAG-46 3 oz
2016 to 20186 Cyl. 3.6 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 3 oz
20154 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 3 oz
20156 Cyl. 3.6 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 3 oz
20136 Cyl. 3.6 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 3 oz
20124 Cyl. 2.9 Eng.R-134a21 ozPAG-46 4 oz
20125 Cyl. 3.7 Eng.R-134a21 ozPAG-46 4 oz
20128 Cyl. 5.3 Eng.R-134a19 ozPAG-46 4 oz
20114 Cyl. 2.9 Eng.R-134a21.2 ozPAG-46 4 oz
20115 Cyl. 3.7 Eng.R-134a21.2 ozPAG-46 4 oz
20118 Cyl. 5.3 Eng.R-134a19 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2009 to 20104 Cyl. 2.9 Eng.R-134a21 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2009 to 20105 Cyl. 3.7 Eng.R-134a21 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2009 to 20108 Cyl. 5.3 Eng.R-134a19 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2008All Eng.R-134a21 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2007All Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2006All Eng.R-134a25.5 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2004 to 2005All Eng.R-134a24 ozPAG-46 4 oz

Recharge supplies for your Chevrolet Colorado

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.