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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 Motorcraft 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 added to the discharge line. This switch is non-existent in R-12 systems.
- High and low service charge ports require quick connect adapters to preclude use of R-12 service equipment.