What causes compressor to break?

What causes compressor to break?

Summary

If it tries to pump anything else, it can cause the compressor to break.

What causes compressor to break?

Contamination. The compressor is not supposed to compress anything but refrigerant in its gaseous state. If it tries to pump anything else, it can cause the compressor to break. Oil leaks or oil pump failures can cause oil to go in places it shouldn't, and this can lead to contamination of your compressor