Can you use a 134a Freon in a Silverado?

Can you use a 134a Freon in a Silverado?

As low oil is what causes seize. Unfortunately, if you want to use 134, you must have system completely purged and cleaned, or it will gum up. Now there is a new freon type available, forgot its name, something like carbon based… They say it’s a much better alternative to 134.

What’s the difference between R12 and R134a air conditioning?

Assorted O-Rings manufactured for R134a A/C systems. R134a refrigerant O-rings are of a different composition than those for R12 systems. R-12 O-rings are black in color. R-134a O-rings are blue or green in color. Ester oil charge for lubrication (amount varies by model year).

What do you need to convert R12 to 134A?

They say it’s a much better alternative to 134. Either way, you MUST resolve system leak first, or this will turn into a money pit. You’ll need a compressor, accumulator, expansion tube, o-rings, correct pag oil, 134a conversion kit, flush and evacuate and recharge adding the correct amount of 134a and not the same amount as required for r12.

Can a 91 Silverado be rednecked to 134A?

Last edited by Ultrarunner; 01-29-2014 at 10:42 PM.. To do it right, you’ll need a qualified and equipped service center to suck out all the R-12 (and any shrapnel), then recharge the system with 134a. If you want to redneck it, you can do it yourself. And though I won’t recommend doing it, I’ve seen a lot of DIY redneckings last a long long time.

How to convert an R12 to 134A air conditioner?

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Which is the best R134a Freon conversion chart?

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What kind of refrigerant does a Ford air conditioner use?

Until 1995, most cars with air conditioning used R-12 Freon refrigerant which has shown to have an environmental impact. R-12 is no longer used or produced in many countries and remaining quantities have skyrocketed in price. Since then, the industry standard has been R134a, which is an efficient replacement.

As low oil is what causes seize. Unfortunately, if you want to use 134, you must have system completely purged and cleaned, or it will gum up. Now there is a new freon type available, forgot its name, something like carbon based… They say it’s a much better alternative to 134.

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