R134a A/C Refrigerant Retrofit Guide Software

R134a Retrofit Guide Main Menu screen

** Updated 3/16/05 with latest MACS info on new refrigerants **

A Quick Reference Guide to Converting R12 A/C Systems to R134a Refrigerant.

R12 is running out! But do you know how to safely retrofit to R134a? R134a RETROFIT GUIDE covers both generic retrofit procedures and the OEM retrofit recommendations for most domestic & import vehicles (includes OEM TSB references).

R134a Retrofit Guide covers all of the following topics:
* R134a performance characteristics
* History of R134a
* R134a system requirements
* Compressor lubricants
* O-rings & seals for R134a
* Hoses for R134a
* R134a service fittings
* Refrigerant Recovery procedures
* R134a retrofit procedures
* Troubleshooting A/C cooling problems
* Servicing R134a systems
* Basic refrigeration theory
* Alternative Refrigerants approved by the EPA


Sample Screens from the program:

OEM retrofit procedures screen . refrigeration system screen . cooling diagnostic tips screen
PAG oil screen . service fittings screen . leak detection screen

Use R134a RETROFIT GUIDE as a resource to prepare for the ASE Heating & Air Conditioning Test
This program can help you prepare for the ASE technician certification test

R134a RETROFIT GUIDE is available as a download or on a CD. Requires WIndows 95 or higher (98/ME/2000/XP).

PRICE: $19.95 for download, add $3.99 for a CD sent by First Class mail

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Air Conditioning Articles from the Carley Technical Library:
Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Problems
Alternative Refrigerants
New Refrigerants & A/C Systems
Information about Retrofitting older vehicles with R-12 A/C systems to R-134a
MACS Recommended A/C Service Procedures (December 2005) (PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view).
Automatic Climate Control
A/C Compressor Failures
A/C Condenser Flushing

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