Automotive air conditioning systems have seen some changes over the years, including the switch from using R12 to R134a. Here's why automakers made the change.

As the weather warms, I’ve been seeing some large air conditioning repair estimates and have received a number of questions about the newest refrigerant in use. Currently, the automotive world uses a ...

The refrigerant R1234yf is being considered for use in air conditioning systems in cars. Chemists now show that, in the event of a fire, it releases the highly poisonous carbonyl fluoride, and urge ...

R134a succeeded R12 almost 30 years ago due to the latter's potential for damaging the ozone layer. In recent years, certain automakers turned to R1234yf. Although it's better for the environment, ...

The R1234yf/PAG A/C Dye UV Leak Detection Kit includes all necessary equipment to diagnose and repair leaks in A/C systems. R-1234yf has become the preferred refrigerant among new vehicle ...

German researchers say the r1234yf air conditioning refrigerant backed by a plethora of political and scientific bodies, has the potential to unleash a gas structurally related to phosgene, which was ...

GERMANY: Mercedes-Benz says its r1234yf risk assessment confirmed: KBA report expected Mercedes-Benz says it considers its risk assessment regarding the use of the new refrigerant R1234yf confirmed ...