The very first air conditioning system available from the automotive factory was found in the 1940 Packard and was called the "weather conditioner," among other names. It utilized R12 and, while ...

Q. I’ve come across products that claim to be replacements for R-12 (Freon) for car air conditioning. What do you know about this? Will they damage my 1987 Toyota van? A.M., Chicago A. Under the U.S.

HFC-134a is the alternative refrigerant of choice to replace CFC-12 in many medium- and high-temperature stationary refrigeration and air conditioning applications. It has also replaced R-12 in ...

The word Freon is commonly used when talking about a car’s air conditioning system; however, it is merely a brand name trademarked by the Chemours Company for their line of chlorofluorocarbon ...

Replacing R-12 in existing systems has been a part of this industry for more than a decade. In the early days, alternatives to R-12 were called ‘drop-ins’ or ‘near drop-ins.’ Today, such terms raise ...

This time last summer, most air-conditioning repair shops in the Dallas area were filled with autos and anxiety. Searing heat had overworked the systems on many older cars and trucks. And because the ...

The physics behind automotive air conditioning is simple heat transfer, yet a muscle car's A/C system can be baffling to troubleshoot. Now that the warm months are just around the corner, we offer ...

We remember classic Mustangs most for hot summer drives, perspiration, and sticky vinyl. However, your nostalgic summer cruising does not have to be miserable if your climate-control strategy is up to ...

Automotive air conditioning systems have seen some changes over the years, including the switch from using R12 to R134a. Here's why automakers made the change.