For my own clarification .. All of these replacement refrigerants [ other than R134a ] are flammable. RedTek, DuraCool, Freeze 12 [?] That is why their certification by DOT is not the same as R134a.
---------- From: Vanagon Mailing List on behalf of Kim Brennan Reply To: Kim Brennan Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:40 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: AC concerns Technically, no, you don't have to change the oil. Officially, in the US, yes you do. The USDOT, requires that vehicles using Freeze 12, Duracool, HC 12a and other similar products must first have been converter to R134a fittings and oil and be properly labeled. However, as I have commented before, and Glen Smith echos, these other freons are GREAT in Vanagons. |
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