# Charging an AC system - Do I need oil too?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-an-ac-system-do-i-need-oil-too/50756>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 23, 2010, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-an-ac-system-do-i-need-oil-too/50756 "2010-06-23T13:49:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-an-ac-system-do-i-need-oil-too/50756/5 "2010-06-23T19:37:22Z")

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It might also be a good idea to pull a vacuum before refilling.

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