Ac will not cool. oil splatter inside hood . do I need another compressor?
If the oil splatter is all around the compresser clutch and not in other places, then yes you probably need a new compressor. Usually the front seal in the compressors go out and you'll see oil and dirt buildup on the compressor clutch face.
It is possible that the lip seal being replaced could fix the problem, but more times than not, the seal is wore out due to something wrong in the compressor. You'll probably be money ahead to replace the compressor unless you know the bearings are good and the compressor shaft has no side to side movement.
If the oil buildup is elsewhere than the front of the compressor, it could be a bad hose or o-ring. In that case, you may not need to replace the compressor.
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