What Refrigerant does my vehicle use?

134a Refrigerant Label ID in engine bay

The Label is situated in the engine bay and can located on the radiator slam panel, inner wings or even on the underside of the bonnet. The label usually shows the type of refrigerant which in this instance is the older R134a refrigerant. the label usually also shows the refrigerant quantity. It has been used from around 1992 and was generally replaced by 1234yf refrigerant in around 2016. However, we do see vehicles built in the last few years that are still using 134a refrigerant.

1234yf refrigerant label ID in engine bay

The Label is also situated in the engine bay and can located on the radiator slam panel, inner wings or even on the underside of the bonnet. The label usually shows the type of refrigerant which in this instance is the newer 1234YF refrigerant. The label usually also shows the refrigerant quantity, In this case 510 grams. The 1234yf refrigerant is generally used in 2016 vehicles onwards, although certain manufacturers such as Hyundai used it in some of their models as far back as 2011. This refrigerant is the more expensive option. If you vehicle has 1234yf you can only use this refrigerant.