Compounds such as R-40, R-22, R-142b, R-152a, and R-12 have been found mixed with R-134a in newly filled refrigerant cylinders marked as containing R-134a. There have also been instances of ...

So in the cycle for R-134a, and for other subcritical refrigeration ... will give the compressor the capability to operate with less of a refrigerant re-expansion effect in the cylinder during ...

MOTOR has made updates to vehicle chapters using R1234yf refrigerant, increasing labor time for evacuate and recharge to 1.7 hours from 1.4 hours. MOTOR indicated in a June 10 Database Enhancement ...

The R-12 refrigerant our truck’s A/C system came with was a great working fluid but bad for the atmosphere, so the industry discontinued it. The switch to R-134a (unfortunately, still a potent ...

If your car’s air conditioner blew ice-cold air last year but barely cools now, chances are it lost some refrigerant over the winter. That happens in older vehicles when the aging seals contract ...

R-134a was chosen as the new automotive refrigerant and its operational parameters ... A small flushing tank with a hose and nozzle makes the process relatively simple. Tip: securely attach ...

Counterfeit refrigerant cylinders can consist of a dangerously unstable cocktail of gases, blended to roughly mimic the most common refrigerant, R-134a. These cylinders are often loaded with rogue ...

The Global R134A Refrigerant Market Size was estimated at USD 150.47 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 85.22 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of -7.80% during the forecast period.

Just like the R-12 refrigerant that was phased out of cars in the 1990s, it appears R-134a is on its way out, as well, in favor of the more environmentally friendly R-1234yf. While R-134a ...

CAR's Jason Hauboldt discuss key insights on refrigerant machines, oil compatibility, and why checking OEM service and repair information is critical in less ...