Service Done Right: Mastering Vehicle Air Conditioning: Servicing R134a vs R1234yf Systems

Aug. 9, 2023
In this Service Done Right video, Scott Brown, contributing technical editor for Motor Age, discusses the differences between servicing vehicles with R-134a and R-1234yf.

In recent years, servicing mobile climate control systems in your shop has grown more complicated. This of course is due to a new refrigerant, 1234yf, which began appearing on some vehicles as early as 2014. By now, you’ve probably seen a few of these and understanding the differences is essential in delivering proper service to your clients. In this Service Done Right video, Scott Brown, contributing technical editor for Motor Age, discusses the differences between servicing vehicles with R-134a and R-1234yf.