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Universal Air RD1553C A/C Accumulator
| Brand | Universal Air RD1553C |
|---|---|
| Product line | Accumulator |
| Fits | Buick and Oldsmobile · 13 vehicles |
A/C accumulator. Helps protect the air conditioning system by storing excess refrigerant.
Accumulator line. Built for HVAC systems that use an accumulator / receiver drier setup.
Universal Air RD1553C A/C Accumulator
The Universal Air RD1553C is an A/C accumulator for select Buick and Oldsmobile applications with a without service port configuration. It is listed for 1990-1993 Buick Century and 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera models, making it a direct-fit option for common HVAC service work.
Key Features
- Brand: Universal Air
- Brand line: Accumulator
- Part number: RD1553C
- Category: HVAC A/C accumulator / receiver drier
- Fitment includes 1990-1993 Buick Century, without service port
- Fitment includes 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, without service port
Product Details
The Universal Air Accumulator line focuses on replacement components for automotive air conditioning systems. This RD1553C accumulator is cataloged for vehicles that use a without service port setup, which is important when matching the correct HVAC part to the original system layout. If you are sourcing an A/C accumulator for a 1990-1993 Buick Century or a 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, RD1553C provides a fitment-specific replacement reference for those applications.
What It Helps Address
- Loss of A/C system moisture control
- Restricted refrigerant flow caused by a worn accumulator
- Contamination in the HVAC circuit after component service
- Poor cooling performance tied to accumulator wear
- Incorrect replacement selection for without service port systems
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s original accumulator layout before ordering, especially the without service port configuration. Match the part number RD1553C to the vehicle application and inspect related A/C components during service so the replacement is installed into a clean, properly evacuated system. Confirm fitment for 1990-1993 Buick Century and 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera before installation.
Quality Assurance
Universal Air catalogs this part within its Accumulator product line for application-specific HVAC service. Part number RD1553C is listed for the stated Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera fitments to support accurate replacement selection.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Buick | Century | Limited | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1992 | Buick | Century | Limited | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1992 | Buick | Century | Custom | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1992 | Buick | Century | Special | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1992 | Buick | Century | Base | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | Base | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1991 | Buick | Century | Limited | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1991 | Buick | Century | Custom | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1991 | Buick | Century | Special | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1991 | Buick | Century | Base | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | S | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | Base | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
| 1990 | Buick | Century | Base | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator |
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