Posted on 4/30/2023
As summer is right around the corner, you need to make sure your car's air conditioning is ready to keep you cool on hot days. The refrigerant is one of the most critical parts of your car's A/C system, and it would simply not feel cool without it. Different types of refrigerants are used in car A/C systems, and you should know which one your vehicle requires. Below is a complete list of auto A/C refrigerants: R-12: R-12 is an old refrigerant that was used in car A/C systems before the 1990s. It's a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) that has been phased out due to its harmful environmental effects. It's no longer available, and if your car still uses an R-12, you'll need to convert it to a new refrigerant. R-134a: R-134a is today's most common refrigerant used in car A/C systems. It's a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that doesn't harm the ozone layer. R-134a is a more efficient refrigerant than R-12 and is also less expensive. If you ... read more