tempforce
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enviro-safe and alternatives
as for being more flammable than r-12 and r-134a it's true. but all new cars will be using a new coolant 1234yf which is a greener solution, but much more flammable than any of the old refrigerants or the alternate refrigerants. so if you want to use durocool or freeze i would say go for it..
also whenever changing the type of coolant, drain all of the oil out of the system, replace the separator/desiccant canister, fill with the recommended oil in the amount specified. and your system should work.
the alternate coolants usually perform better than r-12 or 134a. i can't vouch for the new 1234yf. too new to require service by anyone but warranty issues...
be prepared for sticker shock if you need your 1234yf system worked on, the a/c coolant is very expensive... currently around $50/8 oz can...
as for being more flammable than r-12 and r-134a it's true. but all new cars will be using a new coolant 1234yf which is a greener solution, but much more flammable than any of the old refrigerants or the alternate refrigerants. so if you want to use durocool or freeze i would say go for it..
also whenever changing the type of coolant, drain all of the oil out of the system, replace the separator/desiccant canister, fill with the recommended oil in the amount specified. and your system should work.
the alternate coolants usually perform better than r-12 or 134a. i can't vouch for the new 1234yf. too new to require service by anyone but warranty issues...
be prepared for sticker shock if you need your 1234yf system worked on, the a/c coolant is very expensive... currently around $50/8 oz can...
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