Refrigerant Identification / Testing

The refrigerant used in this refrigerant system is R-134a. R-134a refrigerant is the only type of refrigerant that can be used in the A/C system.

NOTE: R-134a requires use of YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.

R-134a systems can be identified by examining the following areas:
- Vehicle's refrigerant charge tag indicates R-134a service.
- An A/C pressure cut-off switch has been included in the discharge line. This switch is nonexistent in R-12 systems.
- High-and low-service charge ports require "quick connect" adapters to preclude use of R-12 service equipment.