Car refrigerant R12, R134A, R1234YF
Car refrigerant & oil filling quantities
Here you will find useful information and handy tips relating to refrigerant and oil filling quantities for air-conditioning systems in vehicles.
Refrigerant and compressor oil are two essential substances for any air-conditioning system. It is also crucial to ensure the correct filling quantities. Scroll through this page and find out about the different variants of refrigerant and compressor oils. You can also find important information on refilling refrigerant and a link to the refrigerant and oil filling quantity manual.
Important safety note
The following technical information and practical tips have been compiled by HELLA in order to provide professional support to vehicle workshops in their day-to-day work. The information provided on this website is intended for suitably qualified personnel only.
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CAR REFRIGERANT R12, R134A, R1234YF: USEFUL INFORMATION
There are still numerous vehicles on the market with air-conditioning systems originally designed for refrigerant R12. 2001 marked the official final end of R12 in vehicle air-conditioning systems. Ever since then, R12 systems had to be converted during maintenance or repair work. R134a was and is used as replacement refrigerant besides several "drop-in" refrigerants (refrigerant mixtures).
Even today, the conversion from R12 to R134a is still an ongoing topic in the area of classic and modern classic cars as well as in several non-EU countries.
In the course of conversion, the system must be checked for leak tightness. Leaks must be corrected beforehand. All components should be checked for function and damage. The filter dryer is to be replaced. Sealing rings should be replaced. In addition, the mineral oil of the R12 system is to be replaced with PAG or PAO oil. In the course of this replacement it is also recommended to flush the air-conditioning system.
R134a has a high GWP (global warming potential) of 1430. With the current EC Directive 2006/40/EC it was decided to only use refrigerants with a GWP of less than 150 in the future.
Air-conditioning systems in vehicles of class M1 (passenger cars, vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats) and class N1 (commercial vehicles with a permissible total weight of up to 3.5 metric tons) for which a type approval was issued within the EU as of January 1, 2011, can therefore no longer be filled with R134a. As of January 1, 2017, vehicles filled with R134a are no longer entitled to receive initial registration approval. R134a can, however, continue to be used to carry out service and maintenance work on existing R134a systems. R1234yf with a GWP of 4 shall be used as new refrigerant. Other refrigerants can also be used, however, provided their GWP value is below 150. Only in time will it become apparent if all vehicle manufacturers agree on a single refrigerant, or whether different refrigerants will be used.
This, of course, also impacts workshops and their service personnel. As such, it appears that purchasing new service units is something that cannot be avoided. Separate measures with respect to storing and handling the new refrigerants must certainly also be observed.
AC RECHARGE – SAFETY INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL HANDLING: WORKSHOP TIPS
REFRIGERANT FILLING QUANTITIES AND OIL FILLING QUANTITIES: DOWNLOAD
Which filling quantities apply to which vehicles? Our latest manual for refrigerant and oil filling quantities provides the answer for the most common vehicle types.
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| NOTES PASSENGER CARS (*) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Condenser with round pipes |
| 2 | Condenser with flat pipes |
| 3 | Condenser 16 mm |
| 4 | Condenser 23 mm |
| 5 | Rear engine |
| 6 | Front engine |
| 7 | Expansion valve, old type |
| 8 | Expansion valve, new type |
| 9 | See sticker in engine compartment |
| n.a. | Overall quantity for system not known or not specified by manufacturer – if appropriate, see sticker in the engine compartment or on the compressor |
| q | Quantity depends on version – see sticker in the engine compartment or on the compressor |
| w | Condenser 18 mm |
| e | Condenser 20 mm |
| f | Thickness of the condenser’s flat pipe |
| g | Without oil radiator |
| h | Condenser module, dryer integrated in the condenser |
| i | Orga/manuf. no. /see information near A/B pillar |
| VIN = | Vehicle Identification Number |
Notes Commercial Vehicles
| (1) | OE | Hella |
|---|---|---|
| Compressor | Unicla: PAG OIL UNIDAP | PAO 68 of PAG ISO 46 |
| Compressor | Zexel: PAG OIL ZEXEL ZXL 100PG | PAO 68 of PAG ISO 46 |
| Compressor | Sanden: PAG OIL SANDEN SP 20 | PAO 68 of PAG ISO 100 |
| Compressor | Nippondenso: PAG OIL ND 8 | PAO 68 of PAG ISO 46 |
| Compressor | Kiki: FUCHS RENISO PAG 46” | PAO 68 of PAG ISO 46 |
| Oil filling quantity “n.a.” = quantity unknown or not specified by the manufacturer | ||
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