What refrigerant does Toyota use?

Toyota vehicles use different types of refrigerants depending on the model and year. Older Toyota vehicles, particularly those manufactured before 1994, typically use R12 refrigerant, also known as Freon. However, since 1994, most Toyota vehicles have been equipped with R134a refrigerant. R134a is a non-CFC refrigerant that is considered safer for the environment. It is important to note that newer Toyota vehicles, particularly those purchased from 2014 onwards, may require R-1234yf refrigerant. It is always recommended to consult the owner’s manual or contact a qualified professional to determine the specific refrigerant requirements for a particular Toyota vehicle.

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.

What is replacing R134a in cars?

“ R-1234yf is an even more environmentally-friendly gas than R-134a and has been making its way into some cars since 2013.

What refrigerant is used in Toyota Camry?

Your 2010 Camry would require R134a refrigerant and according to Toyota requires 500 grams to fill from empty about one and a half 12 ounce cans.

Is R134a refrigerant still available?

R134a is being phased out globally due to its high global warming potential. It’s been banned for new vehicle AC systems in the United States, and lower-GWP alternatives are taking its place across industries.

Do all cars use R134a refrigerant?

R134a Freon: Vehicles Manufactured Between 1995 and 2021
The majority of vehicles on the road today use R134a to fuel their air conditioning systems.

What is the most common car AC refrigerant?

R-134A
The most common refrigerant is R-134A (or HFC-134a) however newer vehicles may use R-1234YF (or HFO-1234yf). Even still, some very old vehicles may also be using R-12 (or Freon). The easiest way to know is to check your vehicles A/C system nameplate under the hood.

Will R134a be discontinued?

Is R134a being phased out? R134a is being phased out globally due to its high global warming potential.

How do I know which refrigerant my car uses?

The first place to look for this information is under the hood. Pop the hood and look for a label, which is usually white or bright yellow. On this it will either say “R-134a” or “R-1234yf,” and it may even say what the capacity is.

When did Toyota switch to 1234yf?

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 .

When did Toyota switch to R134a?

Yes, it uses R134A. I think that R134A was started to be used in some 1993 model Toyota’s. I know that it is in my ’93 Truck. By ’94 I think they had changed all of the AC units over to R134A.