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You can't simply put R134a into an R12 system. You'd have to, at a minimum, change the hose connections and change the oil to PAG.

the proper method to retro fit involves adding new charge port adapters, changing the oil in the compressor, and replacing the drier/accumulator. I know a lot of mechanics who do nothing more than add the port adapters and shoot in some extra pag oil.

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