R134A Refrigerant Contamination Warning

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) has issued an urgent warning regarding R134A supplies. The warning pertains to the possible contamination of R134 refrigerant cylinders. They recommend testing all cylinders with a reliable tester that are expected to be pure R134 to confirm that it is. According to several reputable sources, many cylinders have been … Continue reading “R134A Refrigerant Contamination Warning”

Refrigerants For Automotive AC Systems

Technicians and auto shop owners must always stay on top of the latest technology. For years, (Freon), R-12 was the refrigerant of choice for all automotive air conditioning systems. But in 1994, it was replaced with the more environmentally friendly R134a. Everybody knows that you cannot interchange or mix the two. Any vehicle that has … Continue reading “Refrigerants For Automotive AC Systems”