The R1234yf/PAG A/C Dye UV Leak Detection Kit includes all necessary equipment to diagnose and repair leaks in A/C systems. R-1234yf has become the preferred refrigerant among new vehicle ...

R134a succeeded R12 almost 30 years ago due to the latter's potential for damaging the ozone layer. In recent years, certain automakers turned to R1234yf. Although it's better for the environment, ...

Viknesh Vijayenthiran October 8, 2012 Comment Now! Following a recent investigation into the harmful effects of a new type of refrigerant used in the air conditioner in the latest 2013 SL Class, ...

As part of a routine test of a new refrigerant being used in the Mercedes-Benz B Class, engineers simulated a pinhole leak in a coolant line. When the refrigerant (now mixed with A/C compressor oil) ...

European Commission (EC) scientists have concluded there is “no evidence of a serious risk” for automakers using r1234yf refrigerant, despite Mercedes-Benz having deep misgivings concerning the ...

It’s a “green” gas that's meant to keep cars and the planet cool, but could it heat things up instead? Mercedes-Benz announced a recall this week after it found that a refrigerant used in the air ...

German researchers say the r1234yf air conditioning refrigerant backed by a plethora of political and scientific bodies, has the potential to unleash a gas structurally related to phosgene, which was ...

The refrigerant R1234yf is being considered for use in air conditioning systems in cars. Chemists now show that, in the event of a fire, it releases the highly poisonous carbonyl fluoride, and urge ...

A few days ago we told you about the KBA's own testing of a number of cars that use the air conditioning coolant that's been demonized by Mercedes-Benz. While their report left us (and not only) with ...

The Problem: As we previously reported, BMW discovered a manufacturing issue related to the oil pump used on the S63Tu twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8, which is used in M5 and M6 models. Dealers were ...

Gina McCarthy, who faces a hearing Thursday morning on her fitness to serve as EPA administrator, was primarily responsible for EPA's promotion of an automotive air conditioning refrigerant that ...