Tech Tip: A/C Service With The R-1234yf Refrigerant
Vehicles with R-1234yf have different service fittings to prevent cross-contamination with different refrigerants.
VIDEO: Servicing R-1234YF A/C Systems
Always check the refrigerant label to learn what should be in the system. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
R-1234yf Safety Procedure Checklist
Play it safe when using R-1234yf with Specific Safety Procedures.
Update On R-1234yf Refrigerant
If you haven’t had a lot of experience dealing with R-1234yf yet, get ready. You’re going to steadily be seeing a lot more of this refrigerant in the coming years. Underhood Service magazine talked with ASE Executive Director of Special Projects Dave Cappert about R-1234yf updates and best practices techs need to know to be able to service these vehicles before one catches you off guard.
A/C System Manifold Gauges
A basic gauge set will have three basic components.
R1234yf Refrigerant Service
It is not a question of if but when you’ll have to deal with R1234yf refrigerant. Here’s what to expect.
Compressor Oil for R1234yf
Working on R-1234yf systems is not that different from the R-134a variety.
Mercedes-Benz AC Service
Here’s what you need to know about R-1234yf refrigerant in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Regular AC Maintenance Helps Prevent Compressor Failure
Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors to early compressor failure.
Losing Your Cool: When Compressors Go Bad
A bad A/C compressor and a bad
explanation steered me to an
aftermarket solution.