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Mercury Cougar A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2000 to 2002 Mercury Cougar (All Eng.) uses 26 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

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

Key takeaways

  • 2000 to 2002 Mercury Cougar: 26 oz of R-134a, 7 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.
Mercury Cougar A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
2000 to 2002All Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz
1999All Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 6.75 oz
1995 to 1997All Eng.R-134a36 ozPAG-46 7 oz

Recharge supplies for your Mercury Cougar

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.