Voyager
03-08-2009, 06:40 PM
This quote comes from a member of the 'SAE Interior Climate Control Committee'
"one of the Major OEMS (Ford, GM, Toyota etc.) is expected to sign their supply agreement for HFO-1234yf no later than the end of this week. They will roll the first car off the line with the new refrigerant in less than 18 months."
That will cause a lot of problems/expense for the automotive A/C aftermarket industry.
Some of the main points are :
1. Retrofitting from R134a to HFO-1234yf will not be allowed. (see point 4.)
2. Sale of the new refrigerant is expected to be restricted to certified shops. (so they will charge whatever they like)
3. The refrigerant is slightly.....yes I said SLIGHTLY flammable but please do not panic. (insurers will love that!)
4. New vehicles with this refrigerant will have stronger evaporators and leak sensors. (more complexity - £500 training course?)
"one of the Major OEMS (Ford, GM, Toyota etc.) is expected to sign their supply agreement for HFO-1234yf no later than the end of this week. They will roll the first car off the line with the new refrigerant in less than 18 months."
That will cause a lot of problems/expense for the automotive A/C aftermarket industry.
Some of the main points are :
1. Retrofitting from R134a to HFO-1234yf will not be allowed. (see point 4.)
2. Sale of the new refrigerant is expected to be restricted to certified shops. (so they will charge whatever they like)
3. The refrigerant is slightly.....yes I said SLIGHTLY flammable but please do not panic. (insurers will love that!)
4. New vehicles with this refrigerant will have stronger evaporators and leak sensors. (more complexity - £500 training course?)