Posted on 12/17/2024
Your car's air conditioning system plays a crucial role in battling the heat, or defogging the windows in the winter and a key component of this system is the refrigerant. But with different refrigerant types like R-1234yf and R-134a, confusion can arise. We’ll dive into the world of car A/C refrigerants and explain the differences between R-1234yf and R-134a to help you understand which one keeps your car cool in an eco-friendly way. An A/C Blast from the Past: The Rise and Fall of R-12 Before diving into the current contenders, let's take a quick trip down memory lane. Up until the late 1980s, most car A/C systems relied on R-12 refrigerant, a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). While it did the job of cooling efficiently, CFCs were discovered to have a devastating impact on the ozone layer, leading to a global ban on their production. Enter R-134a: A More Eco-Friendly Alternative In response to the environmental concerns surrounding R-12, th ... read more