What year vehicles use 1234yf?
What year vehicles use 1234yf?
General Motors began introducing vehicles to the market utilizing this new system in 2013 with full conversion in 2018. Chrysler, Honda, and Subaru models followed in 2017. It is anticipated that by 2025 all vehicles will contain 1234YF. Don’t fret, however, if your current vehicle requires 134a.
Can you replace R134a with R-1234yf?
Some recovery machines are equipped for both R134a and R1234yf. These machines will be equipped with automatic refrigerant detection. To further help avoid confusion, ports for R1234yf systems are a different size. Unlike when R12 was changed to R134a, you cannot retrofit to use R1234yf.
What cars use R-1234yf?
Current list of OEMs that use R-1234yf refrigerant
- BMW i3 Electric.
- Cadillac XTS.
- Chevrolet Malibu, Spark EV, Trax.
- Chrysler 200C, 200S, 300, 300C.
- Citroën C4, Elysëe.
- Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dart, Ram 1500.
- Fiat 500.
- Ford Transit.
Is there a replacement for R-1234yf?
The answer is yes, it will. This makes it simple. Service shops can stock one product, PN 702, and use it for any vehicle, whether it uses R-134a or R-1234yf. It doesn’t get any easier than that, and everyone likes it easy!
Can you mix 134a and 1234yf?
No, you cannot put R-134a into a HFO-1234yf system; here’s why…
What happens if you mix R134a and R-1234yf?
The mixing of R-134a with R-1234yf will change refrigerant pressure and may result in evaporator freeze-up on pressure control systems, reducing system airflow.
Can you mix 1234yf with 134a?
Can I buy 1234yf?
Do I need to be certified to purchase 1234yf refrigerant? Yes, as of January 1st, 2018 you will need to be 609 certified with the EPA in order to purchase 1234yf refrigerant. The only exception is buying for wholesale or when purchasing containers that contain less than two pounds of refrigerant.