How do I know if my car is R-12 or R134a?

To tell if it has been converted you can look for a sticker on the unit under the hood, which would indicate that it is R134a. And you can also look for R134a adapters, which would be located on the charge parts.

What refrigerant does Ford use?

R-134a refrigerant
1 All 1999 – 2016 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles are equipped with R-134a refrigerant. 2 The refrigerant usage applies to all models of a vehicle unless otherwise specified.

How do I know what refrigerant my AC uses?

To know which type of refrigerant your air conditioner uses, take a look at the label on the compressor unit outside. It’ll clearly tell you which type of refrigerant the unit uses. The newer type is R-410A, and the older type that I’ve been talking about is R-22, also identified as HCFC-22.

Which air con gas does my car use?

One sure way to find out which gas your vehicle takes is to lift the bonnet and look for a stick which either says R134a or 1234yf and that will determine which one is correct for your vehicle.

What year cars use R-134a?

In most cars that are on the road today, R134a refrigerant makes the A/C system blow cold on hot days. Selected for its low flammability and safety, as well as because it’s kinder to the environment, almost every car built since 1994 is equipped with R134 refrigerant.

What cars use yf1234?

Estimates put GM, BMW, Fiat, Land Rover and Jaguar at over 95% usage for 1234yf (BMW switched over its entire line to the new system in 2018) ; Ford, Honda and Volkswagon over 70%; Toyota, Subura, Hyundai and Kia over 25%; and Nissan, Mercedes, Mazda and Volvo with next to no conversions in their new models.

Is R22 refrigerant still legal?

As of January 1, 2020, production and import of R22 refrigerant will be illegal in the United States. Of course, continued use of your air conditioner (AC) or heat pump system using R22 refrigerant is allowed.

Is R-22 Freon still available?

Is R22 refrigerant still available? R22 is no longer produced or imported into the United States, but it still exists inside some older HVAC units. If your unit uses R22 and runs out, HVAC technicians may still have access to the existing recycled or recovered R22 supply and can service your unit as normal.

What year cars use R134a?

Is R12 Freon?

Because of this, in the early 1930s, a new refrigerant based on a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), specifically dichlorodifluoromethane, was developed. It became known as R12 or Freon. When used in refrigerator and A/C systems, R12 cooled incredibly well. And it was safe—neither poisonous to breathe, nor flammable.