How do you know if your car has R12 or R134a?
Start your car, turn the ac on, pop your hood, look and listen. If it is R12 the caps on the charge fittings will be about the size of the valve stem cap on your tires. If it was R134 then the fitting cap would be between the size of a dime or a nickel.
What year did R134a replace R12?
Vehicles manufactured before 1994 used R12 for air conditioning. Vehicles older than 1994 started using R134A instead of R12. So what if you have a car that was made in 1994 or even earlier? Well, if you have a car that old, you have two options.
Can you mix R12 and R-134a?
The oils are different and not compatible and can cause an explosion. R134a is also a smaller molecule than r12 so if you HAD a small leak with r12 that you did not fix you have an even bigger leak now.
Do you need to convert R-12 refrigerant to R-134a?
If you drive an older vehicle (pre-1994), the air conditioning system contains R-12 refrigerant (Freon). As long as the A/C system has no leaks and it cooling normally, there is no need to convert from R-12 to the new “ozone safe” R-134a refrigerant.
What kind of refrigerant do I need for my Honda Accord?
Before starting, review the owner’s manual in order to verify the location of the AC system, and to confirm the manufacturer’s specifications for optimal pressure readings and refrigerant recommendations. R134a refrigerant with line sealant, hose and pressure gauge attached.
Is the Harrison DA6 compressor compatible with R-134a?
Compressor durability can be a concern on some older applications. Because R-134a raises compressor discharge pressures and increases the compressors work load, some lightweight compressors may not be rugged enough to tolerate R-134a over the long haul. This applies to the Harrison DA6 and Ford FX-15 compressors.
What are the refrigerant filling quantities for a Honda?
Honda refrigerant filling quantities R134a an 1234yf. Honda refrigerant filling quantities R134a an 1234yf. A/C Honda refrigerant filling quantities R134a an 1234yf.