The 2012 Dodge Journey uses R134a refrigerant for its air conditioning system.
Contents
- What cars use R134a refrigerant?
- How do I know if my car is R12 or R134a?
- What type of refrigerant does Dodge use?
- Does it matter what Freon I put in my car?
- What year did cars go to R134a?
- What year did cars switch from R12 to R134a?
- What kind of Freon does a 2012 Dodge Charger take?
- What happens if you put R134a in a R12 system?
- What system uses more refrigerant R-1234yf or R134a?
- Can R-1234yf be used instead of R134a?
What cars use R134a refrigerant?
In most cars that are on the road today, R134a refrigerant makes the A/C system blow cold on hot days. Selected for its low flammability and safety, as well as because it’s kinder to the environment, almost every car built since 1994 is equipped with R134 refrigerant. However, kinder is the key word.
How do I know if my car is R12 or R134a?
There is a sticker under the hood that will show you exactly what refrigerant you should use for your engine.
What type of refrigerant does Dodge use?
No need to post pic – all current trucks are using R134a.
Does it matter what Freon I put in my car?
The type of refrigerant is more important. Most newer cars are taking R134A refrigerant, but there are some more exotic refrigerants too. Now there are refrigerant types with dye, and others with stop leak ie sealer or some contain both.
What year did cars go to R134a?
1994 – All new automotive A/C systems are required to run on R-134a refrigerant, rather than R-12.
What year did cars switch from R12 to R134a?
R12 and 134a are refrigerants used in car air conditioning systems. R12 was used in most cars and trucks until 1995 when it was replaced with 134a. Other than new car manufacturers over the last few years having switched to 1234yf, it’s remained in use ever since.
What kind of Freon does a 2012 Dodge Charger take?
R134a Freon: Vehicles Manufactured Between 1995 and 2021
R134a freon is an HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerant.
What happens if you put R134a in a R12 system?
1. Incompatibility: R12 and R134a have different chemical compositions and properties. R12 is a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerant, while R134a is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant. Mixing these two refrigerants can lead to chemical reactions and damage to the system components.
What system uses more refrigerant R-1234yf or R134a?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, R1234yf is more energy-efficient compared to R134a. This means vehicles using R1234yf as their refrigerant will consume less fuel. Another thing to note is that R1234yf has a significantly higher cost compared to R134a.
Can R-1234yf be used instead of R134a?
While R-1234yf could be the perfect replacement for R-134a, there is one major challenge with this new technology. The R-1234yf is much more reactive than R-134a. On the positive side, this higher reactivity is why R-1234yf is so much more friendly to the environment.
