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”
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EPA Issues New Rule for Car Refrigerants
The Automotive repair industry has been dealing with constant changes to the refrigerant options for several decades now. Increasing regulation has forced the use of newer and more “environmentally friendly” refrigerants that are less harmful to the atmosphere. Now comes news that one of the new approved refrigerants, HFO-1234yf, will have onerous use rules attached … Continue reading “EPA Issues New Rule for Car Refrigerants”
Auto Manufacturers Using Alternative Refrigerants
The quest to find an alternative AC refrigerant for automotive Air conditioning systems is growing legs as GM is the latest auto manufacturer to announce that it will be using a new refrigerant, HF-1234yf, in many of their main auto models. The move is going to happen in 2013, as numerous models will make the shift, including … Continue reading “Auto Manufacturers Using Alternative Refrigerants”
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”