ACDelco: green refrigerant

ACDelco announced it is offering R-1234yf refrigerant, a new, environmentally friendly air-conditioning refrigerant that keeps vehicle interiors cool and has a 99.7% lower global warming potential (GWP) than R-134a.
The new ACDelco refrigerant is sold in 4.5 kg. containers (P/N 19260234) and is available for use in certain GM models starting with the 2013 Cadillac XTS and the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. Other OEMs have also begun using R-1234yf refrigerant, notes ACDelco.
ACDelco says always refer to the underhood refrigerant label to confirm the actual refrigerant used in the vehicle. Use of R-1234yf refrigerant in GM models requires special equipment for setup and usage:
Instructions for mixing in unrestricted states are:
Summer use: Mix 4 fluid oz. of Optikleen with 48 fluid oz. of water.
For winter use, use these formulas:
Optikleen |
Water |
Protects degrees F/C |
7 fl. oz. |
57 fluid oz. |
23/-5 |
14 |
50 |
10/-12 |
21 |
43 |
-8/22 |
28 |
64 |
-26/-32 |
ACDelco recommends using distilled or deionized water.
Tags: ACDelco, green refrigerant, refrigerant, R1234yf refrigerant, cars, trucks
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