Is R-1234yf going away?

Is R-1234yf going away?

‘Repair U’: R-1234yf not going away, so auto body repairers, insurers need to be ready. Under an Environmental Protection Agency mandate, R-134a will be phased out and R-1234yf refrigerant must be in all new cars by 2021.

Who manufactures R-1234yf?

Honda and Subaru began to introduce the new refrigerant with the 2017 models. From 2017 to 2018, BMW changed all of its models to R-1234yf. As of 2018, 50% of new vehicles from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are estimated to use R-1234yf.

When did 1234yf become mandatory?

All 2017 and newer European automotive models are required to use a refrigerant with a global warming potential of less than 150 as of January 1, 2017. R-1234yf is the refrigerant adopted for this use.

Can I buy 1234yf refrigerant?

Yes, as of January 1st, 2018 you will need to be 609 certified with the EPA in order to purchase 1234yf refrigerant. The only exception is buying for wholesale or when purchasing containers that contain less than two pounds of refrigerant. This new rule applies to R-134a cylinders as well.

What happens if you mix R134a and R1234yf?

If you were to put R1234yf in a system designed for R134a, it looks like you’d end up with about a 10% loss of cooling capacity, but putting R134a into a R1234yf system would be a wash. It appears R1234yf oil is compatible with R134a (but not vice-versa), so shouldn’t be a problem there.

Can I use 12a instead of 1234yf?

It is illegal to convert an R12 or 134a system to 1234yf. And the EPA has approved the new 1234yf refrigerant only for new vehicles with systems designed specifically for its use. This is because R12 and 134a systems are not designed to use flammable refrigerants, which 1234yf is.

Is R-1234yf and HFC?

R-134a and R-1234yf do have many similar properties. That’s because R-134a is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) while R-1234yf is a hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) refrigerant. Both are composed of hydrogen, fluorine and carbon atoms.

When did BMW start using 1234yf?

In fact, all Volkswagen, Land Rover and Jaguar models now come with R-1234yf. BMW announced starting in 2017, as new models were introduced, they would feature the new refrigerant (BMW’s X1, X3 and i-models now have it).

What refrigerant is used in 2021 cars?

R134a refrigerant is common, but many new vehicles are now switching to 1234yf refrigerant.

Is it illegal to release R134A into the air?

R134a is not an ozone-destroying agent, but it is a greenhouse gas, and is illegal to vent as well.

How much does a 1234YF recharge cost?

The national average price of an R134A recharge in 2018 was around $200-$300 with the cost of the previous standard R134A refrigerant at $30 per pound. However, the average current market price of the R1234yf refrigerant is $120 per pound. This drives the cost up.

Where can I buy 1234YF?

Find R1234YF refrigerant at the right price at AutoZone.

When does R-1234yf refrigerant come out in the US?

Now let’s take a look at some of the more interesting points about this refrigerant. As I am sure most of you know 1234yf is meant to take the place of the very popular HFC R-134a refrigerant. This has already happened in the European Union as of January 1st, 2017 and will be happening in the United States by the year 2020.

Are there any cars that still use R-1234yf?

Today, as I write this in October of 2017 there are approximately thirty-five million cars on the road that are using 1234yf. This number will only grow as R-134a is no longer allowed on newer models in the European Union and will be banned from newer models in the United States by 2020. (2021 model year.)

Why are the service ports different on a 1234yf?

Service ports are different then 134a. This is done to alert the technician that this is a 1234yf unit and also prevents the technician from accidentally connecting the wrong hose and mixing refrigerants. So even if you aren’t paying attention and try to hook up your 134a hose you’ll quickly realize you’re working on a YF unit.

Do you need a new SAE certification for R-1234yf?

While a new certification is not necessary there is additional training available through SAE Spec J2845. This training will go over specific requirements and techniques when servicing either 1234yf or R-744 mobile air conditioning systems. The easiest way to acquire this training is to retake your 609 certification exam through MACS Worldwide.