People assume that R-1234yf and R-134a can be interchangeable. Yes, the pressures between the two refrigerants are very close to each other, but they are NOT exact. Contaminating your system with a foreign refrigerant will at best case shorten the life of your compressor and other components.
Is 1234yf better than 134a?
R134a and R1234yf are similar, however, R1234yf was created as a more environmentally friendly replacement to R134a. The biggest difference between the two is that R1234yf is mildly flammable and does require special handling. Diagnosis of the air-conditioning system can be done in the same way as with R134a.
Why is R1234yf so expensive?
Originally, we heard from the manufacturers that the price was so high due to development time and lack of resources to manufacture the product. But now, years have passed and fully functioning manufacturing plants have been opened.
How much does R1234yf cost?
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.
Is 1234yf going away?
R1234yf is not required until the 2017 model year. Some models are being switched over now so automakers can receive greenhouse gas credits until the 2016 model year. Even with the quick breakdown of R1234yf, you will still have to purchase a new machine to recover and recycle the new refrigerant.
Is it possible to replace r1234yf with R134A?
Because there is no plan to retrofit existing A/C systems to use R1234yf, production of R134a will continue indefinitely for service. Because fitting adapters are available to connect R134a service hoses to R1234yf systems, some consumers or even technicians might decide to fill a system with other refrigerants that costs less than R1234yf.
Can a freon gas compressor be replaced with R134A?
According to this article, Real World Experience with R1234yf: The New Refrigerant is Finally Here; Are You Ready? yes R1234yf Freon gas can be replaced by R134a; the newer systems were designed with this in mind so no, there will be no damage to the compressor but some time in the future doing so may become illegal. >>
Why are there two fittings for R-1234yf?
When watching this video you’ll notice that he had to get a specific adapter just so he could insert the R-134a refrigerant into the system. This should have been a red flag. There is a reason why there are two different fittings between R-1234yf and R-134a. It is to prevent accidental contamination.
Which is hotter r1234yf or the new refrigerant?
Almost every other fluid under the hood will light more easily and burn hotter than R1234yf, so the industry has determined that with proper A/C system design, it does not increase the chances of fire in the vehicle. Working with the new refrigerant requires a bit more caution.
