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How do I convert to R1234yf?
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How long does it take to change from R134a to R1234yf?
three to four years
But R1234yf is a further advancement over R134a, as it takes only three to four years to break down in the upper atmosphere.
Can I mix R134a and R1234yf?
If you were to put R1234yf in a system designed for R134a, it looks like you’d end up with about a 10\% loss of cooling capacity, but putting R134a into a R1234yf system would be a wash. It appears R1234yf oil is compatible with R134a (but not vice-versa), so shouldn’t be a problem there.
Can you mix R134a with 1234yf?
No, you cannot put R-134a into a HFO-1234yf system; here’s why…
What happens when you mix R134a with R1234yf?
Can you mix R134a with R1234yf?
Can you use 134a gauges with 1234yf system?
R1234yf is a new synthetic HFO refrigerant that has been developed as a successor to R134a for automotive air-conditioning applications. R134a service equipment and system components are not interchangeable with R1234yf systems unless they meet the relevant SAE standards.
How much does 1234yf cost per pound?
The national average price of an R134A recharge in 2018 was around $200-$300 with the cost of the previous standard R134A refrigerant at $30 per pound. However, the average current market price of the R1234yf refrigerant is $120 per pound.
What year did R1234yf come out?
Many techs have not yet had much experience with R-1234yf refrigerant. That’s because it was only introduced in 2015, and most vehicles with yf systems have not yet needed servicing .