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Does 2001 Dodge Ram use R134 Coolant in A/C?

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Old 06-14-2012, 04:30 PM
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Default Does 2001 Dodge Ram use R134 Coolant in A/C?
Just trying to verify so I can buy the proper manifold AC gauge kit
 
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Old 06-14-2012, 04:41 PM
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It sure does...
There's also a label on the radiator support when you open up your hood that says which refrigerant to use.
 
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all vehicles in the USA or built for the USA since 1994 have used R134a. It was a government regulation placed on auto companies.

prior to 1994 some used R134a, some used R12
 
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Try and find R-12 these days...... You almost need a writ from God to purchase it..... and the a/c in my van wants it......
 
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Try and find R-12 these days...... You almost need a writ from God to purchase it..... and the a/c in my van wants it......

Im sure you must be aware of the conversion kit right?
 
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Im sure you must be aware of the conversion kit right?
No way!
 
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Old 06-14-2012, 06:15 PM
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I notice that "ditto" is spelled wrong in that emoticon.

Yeah. Conversion kit. R134 isn't exactly cheap either.... although, I will grant that it is cheaper than R12.
 
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Old 06-14-2012, 08:12 PM
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10 years ago R12 was like $65/lb of charge. most systems took at least 2.5lbs and you could only get it done by a professional shop which means you pay at least an hour of labor as well...

R12 hasn't been sold in auto parts stores in years.
 
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