R-12 is banned for sale in the us. The only way that you can buy r-12 is to be licensed. The EPA banned it back in the early 90's due to r-12 effecting the ozone layer. There is a website www.idqusa.com that has helpful in giving information on how to retrofit your vehicle to the new R-134a system.
how to convert auto air from r12 to134r
Yes, check with your local auto parts store.
You buy r12 at auto parts store then plug the can into a valve on your ac line. instructions will be on can.
Stop in at your local auto parts store. They will have a kit that gives you what you need to convert, including intructions.
Kits are available at most auto parts stores. Unless you have the proper tools and skills, I recommend you have this done by a professional. It is illegal to release R12 into the atmosphere. Any R12 left in your system, can be reclaimed. Make sure you receive reimbursement for the R12 they remove. R12 is extremely expensive and valuable. Don't give it away.
anything 94 and below is going to be r12, unless someone has put a retrofit kit on there then it could be r134a. some people have been know to put other dangerous things in there freon. r12 freon is really expensive. the best thing to do is go to local auto parts store and buy a r12 to r134a retrofit kit and have the system retrofitted
All cars have a valve like a tire valve you just plug into to recharge. You can buy a can of r12 at any auto parts store and instructions will be on can.
It probably used R12 but you can purchase a kit from your local auto parts store that gives you everything you need to change it over to R134a. The kit is less than $50.
It came from the factory with R12. Due to the extremely high cost of R12, I would suggest you convert it to R134a. Kits are available at most auto parts stores.
Auto Solution on Elk Grove Blvd just west of Waterman. Mike is the owner, he will check your system fill your unit, he also has R132. R12 is $96.00 a pound!
R12, if still available at your local parts store (requires a license), is very expensive. It is cheaper to retrofit the system to use r134a.
The freon should be R12, Which requires a license to buy these days and is very expensive. You can buy a kit to convert it to R134 freon, You should check with your local auto parts store for prices