Four Seasons
Accumulator

Four Seasons 33178 A/C Accumulator

Brand Four Seasons 40-182
E-Waste Yes
Mounting Type Grommet
Package Contents Wiper Motor; Instruction Sheet
Product Condition Remanufactured
Terminal Type Blade
Washer Pump Included No
Product line Accumulator
Fits 156 vehicles

OE direct replacement. Meets or exceeds OEM requirements for dependable A/C service.

Aluminum construction. Lightweight body resists corrosion in demanding HVAC use.

Complete unit. Includes the accumulator with switch port for a cleaner install.

Cross-references AMS Automotive 4273, BBB Industries 11314 and Eastern Catalytic 41399 for the same application. See all 57.

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Four Seasons 33178 A/C Accumulator

The Four Seasons 33178 A/C accumulator is a complete aluminum replacement for select GM and Audi applications that use a female O-ring inlet and male insert O-ring outlet. It is built to meet or exceed OEM requirements and includes a switch port for systems that need that connection point.

Key Features

  • Brand: Four Seasons Accumulator line
  • Part number: 33178
  • Complete unit A/C accumulator construction
  • Aluminum body for HVAC service replacement
  • Female O-ring inlet, male insert O-ring outlet
  • Switch port included; no service port
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Fits systems using R12 on select applications

Product Details

Four Seasons 33178 is an HVAC A/C accumulator used in accumulator-style air conditioning systems to help manage refrigerant flow and moisture control on the low-pressure side. The unit measures 3.500 inches in body diameter and 9.000 inches in body length, with 3/4-inch inlet and outlet connections. The aluminum construction supports durable service replacement, and the included O-ring interface helps simplify matching to the original system layout. Four Seasons 33178 is also referenced as a direct replacement for several aftermarket numbers, including Monroe Shocks & Struts 172563 for the same application.

This Four Seasons Accumulator line part is listed for a broad range of vehicles, including Fits 1993 Audi V8 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1990-1992 Audi V8 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1982-1991 Pontiac 6000, N/A; Fits 1982-1990 Buick Century, N/A; Fits 1982-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, N/A; and Fits 1982-1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A. It also covers Fits 1987-1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, N/A; Fits 1988-1989 Buick Reatta, N/A; Fits 1986-1989 Buick Riviera, N/A; Fits 1987-1989 Cadillac Brougham, N/A; Fits 1986-1989 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A; Fits 1986-1989 Cadillac Seville, N/A; and Fits 1986-1989 Oldsmobile Toronado, N/A.

Common Problems It Can Address

  • Leaking or corroded A/C accumulator housing
  • Incorrect fitment from a damaged original accumulator
  • Moisture control issues in the low-side A/C circuit
  • Failed switch-port-equipped accumulator replacement needs
  • Restoration of factory-style O-ring connection points

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify inlet and outlet fitting style, body dimensions, and switch-port requirements before installation. Replace the O-rings with the correct green O-ring seals specified for the application, and confirm the system uses the proper accumulator layout for the vehicle. Mounting hardware is not included. For fitment-specific searches, this part is commonly selected for Audi V8 Quattro, Buick Century, and Chevrolet Celebrity A/C accumulator replacement jobs.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this accumulator as meeting or exceeding OEM specifications. The part is built as a complete unit for service replacement and is designed around the original connection and switch-port configuration used on the listed applications.

This part fits 156 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1993AudiV8 QuattroN/Aw/ R12; Optional Swivel Top/Univeral Accumlator, Tube kit not required; Accumulator
1992AudiV8 QuattroN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1991AudiV8 QuattroN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1991Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1990AudiV8 QuattroN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1990BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1990BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1990ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1990OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1990OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1990Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989BuickCenturyWagon2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989BuickReattaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989BuickRivieraN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989CadillacBroughamN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989CadillacEldoradoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989CadillacSevilleN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989OldsmobileToronadoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1989Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988BuickCenturyWagon2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988BuickReattaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988BuickRivieraN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988CadillacBroughamN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988CadillacEldoradoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988CadillacFleetwoodBrougham Commercial ChassisN/AAccumulator
1988CadillacSevilleN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988OldsmobileToronadoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1988Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987BuickCenturyWagon2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987BuickRivieraN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987CadillacBroughamN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987CadillacEldoradoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987CadillacFleetwoodBrougham Commercial ChassisN/AAccumulator
1987CadillacSevilleN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987OldsmobileCutlass Cruiser2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987OldsmobileToronadoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1987Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986BuickCenturyWagon2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986BuickCenturySedan2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986BuickCenturyWagon2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986BuickCenturyCoupe2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986BuickRivieraN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986CadillacEldoradoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986CadillacFleetwoodBrougham5.0LV8N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986CadillacFleetwoodBrougham d'Elegance5.0LV8N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986CadillacSevilleN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986ChevroletCelebrityN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986OldsmobileToronadoN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1986Pontiac6000N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturyWagon2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturySedan3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturyWagon3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturyCoupe3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturySedan2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturyWagon2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickCenturyCoupe2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985BuickSkylarkN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985CadillacFleetwoodBrougham5.7LV8N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985CadillacFleetwoodBrougham4.1LV8N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985CadillacFleetwoodBrougham d'Elegance5.7LV8N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985CadillacFleetwoodBrougham d'Elegance4.1LV8N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985ChevroletCitationN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985ChevroletCitation IIN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1985Pontiac60002.8LV6N/Aw/ Manual AC; Optional Swivel Top/Univeral Accumlator, Tube kit not required; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturySedan3.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturyWagon3.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturyCoupe3.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturyWagon2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturySedan3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturyWagon3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturyCoupe3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturySedan2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickCenturyCoupe2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickSkyhawkN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984BuickSkylarkN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984CadillacCimarronN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984ChevroletCavalierN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984ChevroletCitationN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984ChevroletCitation IIN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.0LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984OldsmobileFirenzaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984OldsmobileOmegaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984Pontiac60002.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984PontiacJ2000 SunbirdN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1984PontiacPhoenixN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983BuickCenturySedan2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983BuickCenturyCoupe2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983BuickSkyhawkN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983BuickSkylarkN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983CadillacCimarronN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983ChevroletCavalierN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983ChevroletCitationN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983OldsmobileFirenzaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983OldsmobileOmegaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983Pontiac60002.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983PontiacJ2000N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1983PontiacPhoenixN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982BuickCenturySedan2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982BuickCenturyCoupe2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982BuickCenturySedan2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982BuickCenturyCoupe2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982BuickSkyhawkN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982BuickSkylarkN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982CadillacCimarronN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCavalierN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982ChevroletCitationN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982OldsmobileFirenzaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982OldsmobileOmegaN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982Pontiac60002.5LL4N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982Pontiac60002.8LV6N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982PontiacJ2000N/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
1982PontiacPhoenixN/AOptional swivel top or universal A/C accumulator; no tube kit required.; Accumulator
Directly replaces or cross-references 57 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
AMS Automotive — 4273BBB Industries — 11314Eastern Catalytic — 41399Four Seasons — 33178Gates — 21651Global Parts Distributors LLC — 1411328Monroe Shocks & Struts — 172563National — 510053National — 510101Remy — 16466Remy — 16485UAC — RD6257CWalker Exhaust — 439904399N746116466D16485D071806A1516511518741725802075632085440233178500008500191703663705042708544113111511312961131347114850601487600272423927248653059108305915830592393090896370504237232044783021713317811133178V1918852788919306441820191441820191AA9139AC2318AC2336AC2336CCWK705042ED563RD6257RD8814C