I need to replace the condensor of my 2008 Prius changed as a rock broke the lines of condenser. I am going to have a local guy replace the condenser and let him charge the system rather than having it done at the dealership. I need to buy ND-11 Oil but cannot find it anywhere. I live in Los Angeles area, I asked couple of Toyota delears, one of them did not know anything about it, another one said they buy it from Autozone. I called Autozone and they have never heard of it either. Does anyone know where I could buy it from in this area?
I don't know if these part numbers are still valid, but galaxee back in 2006 gave these part numbers: 250 mL container: 08885-09127 40 mL container: 08885-09129 Here is one place, but it isn't cheap: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=searchCatalogOEM&siteid=214001
Please read this thread for info on alternative sources: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-care-maintenance-troubleshooting/68898-ac-oil-charge.html
Hello, I found this thread through a Google search. Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but there is some info I'd like to share. First off I'm a certified hybrid tech working for a Toyota dealer in the valley. Every Toyota dealer should know about ND-11 oil. I'm assuming the parts guy you spoke to was just inexperienced. The Toyota part number for this stuff is 08885-09127. It is extremely important that Toyota ND-11 oil or equivalent is used in all electric compressors. If something else is used the car will throw a code and damage will be done to the compressor. It is a real costly pain in the butt to fix a hybrid that has been cross contaminated with say ND-8. We even have a separate A/C machine at my dealer dedicated for hybrids only to prevent this. Ive never used anything but genuine Toyota oil so I can't vouch for any alternatives. The price of this oil is around $150 from the dealer. I have a few extra bottles of this stuff unopened in the original box for sale. I will sell them for $100 shipped to you. Please PM me with any questions or if your interested in purchasing some. Thank you
Just curious, have you or anyone in your shop ever had to do make such a repair? Is it even possible to fix with a flush, or does it mean replacing basically all components?
I personally have not had to fix a car in this condition. But I have seen it once a long time ago. Back when the second gen Prius first came out. Alot of dealers would let techs make repairs on these without having any formal training on them (Toyota has gotten alot stricter since). But anyways the tech replaced a condenser for a customer and added a few ounces of nd8, not knowing. He test drove it had a/c working good then shipped it out. The car came back a couple days latter with the lights on. It took everyone a while to figure out what was even wrong with the car, getting FTS involved and everything. Finally the tech figured out the oil was wrong. The fix was, if I can remember correctly was that he flush out all the lines. Removed and completely flushed out the condenser, evaporator and expansion valve. Replaced the filter. The compressor was Warrantied out for a new one, because it would be hard to completely get all the oil out of it and taking those things apart is generally not a good idea. Put it all back together, new oil and recharged. The rest is history, and needless to say that tech had a really bad week and wont be making that mistake again lol
Does the ND-8 cause permanent damage to the motor insulation or will it recover once removed and replaced with ND-11?
