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  • R12 vs. R134

    John Branstrom · Sun, 28 May 2000 12:08:40 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...My mechanic can still get R12. Other than the retro fit and the environmental concerns. Are their any advantages to R12 over R134 (better...

  • A/C question: Ester Oil and R-12 do they mix?

    Robert Lilley · Thu, 26 Aug 2004 17:04:42 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    Will R12 work with ester oil in the AC system rather than the r12 oil? I have an alternate Freon in the system that...

  • Re: Cost of Freon R12

    R. Hotchkiss · Wed, 14 May 2003 09:28:51 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...It can be added to R12 (even though the EPA doesn't approve of mixing refrigerants) or replace R12 without the massive change over...

  • Re: R12 or R134?

    Roberto Munoz · Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:57:06 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...It sounds like the compressor engages, but when I tested the > valves there was no R12 pressure at all. > > So my theory is that...

  • Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)

    Kim Brennan · Wed, 25 May 2005 10:35:29 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...On May 25, 2005, at 1:19 AM, Vanagon wrote: > > All of the alternatives to R12 are 134 mixes. > NONE are as good as...

  • Re: I lost my cool!!

    Mike S · Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:02:24 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The > fittings for R134a and R12 are different of course. If your vehicle > has not been converted, it is R12. Good catch. R134a systems...

  • Re: I lost my cool!!

    J Stewart · Mon, 9 Jul 2012 02:14:04 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    Then, if that is true, the compressor Bus Depot just sold me as compatible with either R12 or R134A isn't-the label on...

  • Re: R12 or R134?

    Roberto Munoz · Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:18:16 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    Yes ...cost is the same R12 = $59.00 per pound (to be phase out in the very near future) R134 = $9.50 per pound...

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  • R12

    a type of refrigerant used in older air conditioning systems

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