Most cars with air conditioning manufactured prior to 1995 used R12 Freon refrigerant, which is believed to damage the ozone layer. Due to environmental concerns R12 is no longer widely commercially available, having been replaced by R134a. An ozone friendly alternative, R134a is an efficient absorber and carrier of heat, and contrary to popular belief, most cars originally equipped with R12 can be converted to 134a and still keep you just as cool.If you have been putting off converting from R12 to R134a because of the time and hassle, our Classic Auto Air website offers detailed instructions that explain how to make the switch. Follow our step-by-step instructions, and if you get into a jam, just give us a call.
For Ford owners, we have a complete set of instructions on the Classic Auto Air website explaining how to convert your Ford R12 air conditioning system to 134a.
Owners of GM classics including Camaros, Corvettes, Novas, and more will find detailed instructions on how to convert GM R12 air conditioning system to 134a on the CAA website as well.
MOPAR fans, we know what you’re thinking…..how about us? OK, here you go…click here for recommended steps to convert MOPAR R12 air conditioning system to 134a.
Whether you need to convert a Ford, GM, or MOPAR classic from R12 to R134a, two helpful tips to keep in mind….
- Ignore your sight-glass. A properly charged 134a system will likely show bubbles in the sight-glass.
- Typical 134a charge rate will be approximately 70-80% of the factory R12 charge amount.
If you have questions about converting your classic ride’s air conditioning system from R12 to R134a, feel free to contact Classic Auto Air for more information.
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