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Chevrolet Camaro V8-5.7L VIN G (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Camaro
Engine
V8-5.7L VIN G
Year
1998
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 2
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Refrigerant: Description and Operation

CAUTION:  Avoid breathing A/C Refrigerant-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant vapor or the mist. Exposure may irritate the eyes, nose, and
throat. Work in a well ventilated area. In order to remove R-134a from the A/C system, use service equipment that is certified to meet the
requirement of SAE J2210 (R-134a recycling equipment). If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before continuing
service. Additional health and safety -information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

NOTICE:   R-134a is the only approved refrigerant for use in this vehicle. The use of any other refrigerant may result in poor system performance or
component failure.

NOTICE:  R-12 refrigerant and R-134a refrigerant must never be mixed, even in the smallest of amounts, as they are incompatible with each other. if
the refrigerants are mixed, compressor failure is likely to occur. Refer to the manufacturer instruction included with the service equipment before
servicing.

During A/C operation, the refrigerant circulates through the refrigerant system in order to absorb heat from the air being cooled and to send the beat to
the outside. The refrigerant also carries a lubricant to parts of the compressor. Like the coolant in the engine coolant system, the refrigerant absorbs,
carries and releases the HVAC system heat. Although various substances are used as refrigerants, past automotive A/C systems used a type called R-12.
This A/C system uses R-134a, a non-toxic, non-flammable, clear and liquid gas. 

This vehicle uses Refrigerant-134a (R-134a), a non-toxic, non-flammable, clear, liquid gas. While very similar to the R-12 system, the R-134a system
refrigerant, lubricants, and service equipment differ.

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