When did they start using the R134a instead of the R12?
Many organizations consider that R134A contributes to global warming. Vehicles which were manufactured in the year 1994 and early used to use the R12 for the air conditioning. Cars older than 1994 started using the R134A instead of R12.
Is there an air conditioning kit for a Jeep CJ?
Complete air conditioning kit for Jeep CJs with a small block Chevy engine swap. If your engine has a compressor already mounted on the engine please see the CJ kit… Cap, Valve & O-Ri…
What happens if I Fill my compressor with R134A?
Just filling your compressor with the R134A would cause your compressor to work harder due to the increased pressure and eventually create a leak to seal. But that’s the second thing to worry about. The first thing is that your factory compressor should be good enough to work correctly.
When did The R134 a / C system come out?
In practice, R134a was heavily promoted by manufacturers such as Dupont when R12 was banned and garages were encouraged to buy new equipment and stock only R134. On top of this, virtually all new cars from about 1994 were fitted with R134 a/c systems.
When to change refrigerant from R12 to R134a?
Now in order to abide by the law, the cars manufactured before 1995 needed to have a refrigerant conversion from R12 to R134a, which also led to further complexities. As R12 used a different oil that was not fit to be used with R134a, the replacement was not that simple.
Which is more expensive R12 or R134A?
There are several drop-in R12-equivalent gases which are legal and easily obtainable. We use RS24, also known as Isceon MO49 or R413. It’s 50% more expensive than R134a.
Can you connect R134a refrigerant to yellow hose?
Connect the R134a refrigerant can lead to the yellow hose. Now open the lower side valve in order to allow the passage of oil. You must add the exact amount of oil as required.