Prowler V6-3.5L VIN G (1999)
Refrigerant: Description and Operation
R-134a REFRIGERANT
This vehicle uses a new type of refrigerant called R-134a.
Never add R-12 to a system designed to use R-134a. System failure will occur.
The R-134a refrigerant used in this air conditioning system is a non-toxic, non-flammable, clear, and colorless liquefied gas. R-134a refrigerant is
not compatible with R-12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system.
Even a small amount of R-12 added to a R-134a refrigerant system, will cause compressor failure, refrigerant oil sludge, or poor air-conditioning
system performance.
The refrigerant system service ports have been designed to ensure that the system is not accidentally filled with the wrong refrigerant (R-12).
R-134a refrigerant requires a special type of compressor oil. When adding oil, make sure that it is designed to be used in a R-134a system. Refer to
the label under the hood for proper oil and refrigerant charge levels.
Due to the different characteristics of R-134a it requires all new service procedures.
WARNING: Avoid breathing a/c refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Use only approved
service equipment meeting SAE requirements to reclaim R-134a systems. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area
before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle a/c system should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed air. Some mixtures of air and
R-l34a have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures are potentially dangerous and may result in fire or
explosion causing injury or property damage.
The use of R-134a will have a positive environmental impact due to it's zero ozone depletion and low global warming impact.