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Universal Air RD5000C A/C Accumulator
Reliable A/C Accumulator for Select GM Vehicles
The Universal Air RD5000C A/C Accumulator is designed to maintain optimal performance in your vehicle's air conditioning system. Compatible with a range of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models, this accumulator helps protect your A/C components and ensures efficient refrigerant flow.
- Compatible with Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models
- Fits popular vehicles including Camaro, Corvette, Impala, and Firebird
- Part number RD5000C for precise identification
- Designed to trap moisture and debris in the A/C system
- Supports proper refrigerant circulation and system pressure
About the Universal Air Accumulator Product Line
The Universal Air Accumulator line focuses on providing dependable A/C system components that help maintain system integrity and performance. The RD5000C is part of this line, engineered to meet the specific requirements of various GM vehicles, ensuring compatibility and reliable operation within the HVAC system.
Detailed Product Description
The RD5000C A/C Accumulator by Universal Air is an essential component in the air conditioning system of many GM vehicles, including the Chevrolet Camaro, Buick LeSabre, Cadillac DeVille, and Pontiac Firebird. This accumulator functions by capturing moisture and contaminants from the refrigerant, preventing damage to the compressor and other critical parts. Its design supports consistent refrigerant flow and pressure regulation, which is vital for maintaining efficient cooling performance.
Common Issues Addressed by the RD5000C A/C Accumulator
- Prevents moisture buildup that can cause corrosion and system failure
- Reduces risk of compressor damage due to debris
- Helps maintain proper refrigerant pressure and flow
- Minimizes air conditioning system leaks and inefficiencies
- Supports longer HVAC system lifespan in Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility with your specific make and model before installation
- Replace the accumulator when servicing the A/C system to avoid contamination
- Follow manufacturer torque specifications for fittings and connections
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system after installation to maintain proper refrigerant levels
- Inspect related components such as the receiver drier and compressor for wear
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Universal Air RD5000C A/C Accumulator is manufactured to meet industry standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, Universal Air products typically undergo rigorous quality control to ensure reliable operation in compatible Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles.
This part fits 185 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Cadillac | DeVille | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1984 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator | ||||
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | with Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Chevette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Base | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; without Tube; Accumulator |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | SS | 5.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | with Tube Fittings; without Tube; Accumulator |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator | ||||
| 1984 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | OE Number 2724244; Accumulator | ||||
| 1984 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1984 | Pontiac | T1000 | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Limited | 5.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Base | 5.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Estate Wagon | 5.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Limited | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Limited | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Limited | 4.3L | V6 | DIESEL | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Limited | 4.1L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Base | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Base | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Base | 4.3L | V6 | DIESEL | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Base | 4.1L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Estate Wagon | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Estate Wagon | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | Estate Wagon | 4.1L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Buick | Regal | T-Type | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator |
| 1983 | Cadillac | DeVille | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Chevette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | 4.3L | V6 | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Tank Only; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | with Tube Fittings; without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | OE Number 2724244; Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1983 | Pontiac | T1000 | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Buick | Regal | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Cadillac | DeVille | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Chevette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Tank Only; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | OE Number 2724244; Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1982 | Pontiac | T1000 | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Buick | Century | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Buick | Regal | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Buick | Regal | 4.3L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Buick | Regal | 4.4L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Buick | Regal | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Cadillac | DeVille | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 4.1L | V6 | GAS | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Cadillac | Eldorado | 6.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator | ||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Chevette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Base | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Base | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Base | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Classic | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Classic | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Classic Landau | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Classic Landau | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Classic Landau | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Base | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | without Tube; Tank Only; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 4.3L | V8 | GAS | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 5.0L | V8 | GAS | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | 3.8L | V6 | GAS | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | 4.3L | V8 | GAS | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Tank Only; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Firebird | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | LeMans | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | T1000 | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Buick | Century | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Buick | Regal | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | Except Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Cadillac | DeVille | N/A | Without Service Port; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | without Tube; Without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Camaro | N/A | with Tube Fittings; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Universal Type; Accumulator | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Chevette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Tank Only; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Firebird | N/A | without Tube; Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1980 | Pontiac | LeMans | N/A | Accumulator | ||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Base | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Berlinetta | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Berlinetta | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rally Sport | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rally Sport | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Base | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT Rally Sport | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT Rally Sport | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rally Sport | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rally Sport | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Base | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Base | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT Rally Sport | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | LT Rally Sport | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rally Sport | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Rally Sport | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | Accumulator |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.