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Is freon coolant

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 12/10/2022

No, Freon is a "Refrigerant". It is compressed and then run through a heat exchanger where it expands and absorbs heat from the air that is being blown into the car. Coolant (Ethylene Glycol) only carries heat from one place (the engine) to another (The radiator).

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∙ 12y ago

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Do fridges use freon as a coolant to maintain their temperature?

Yes, fridges use freon as a coolant to maintain their temperature.

Does your air conditioner still use freon?

Air conditioners manufactured between 1970 and 2010 use Freon as a coolant. Freon is scheduled to be phased out of usage by 2020. Newer air conditioner models use a different type of coolant.

Why use freon in refrigeration and not air?

Air is not efficient enough as a coolant

How much Coolant do you need for a 1997 Chevy four cylinder engine?

For ac freon 2.5 lbs for Radiator 2 quarts coolant rest water Wrong. There is no Freon in a 1997 Chevy. It contains R134a refrigerant. Freon was banned in the U.S. and was not used in 1997.

Which gas releases from a refrigerator?

Most refrigerators use a coolant called freon.

Do you add coolant or freon to make a cars air conditioner work?

you use freon to cool your car and make the air conditioner work

How often should you replace freon in a Honda accord?

Freon does not generally need to be replaced. However over time, systems sometimes have a small leak and need to have coolant added. A Freon gauge can confirm if you need to have Freon added.

Can radiator leak freon?

No, a radiator does not contain freon, as freon is a refrigerant used in air conditioning systems, not in vehicle cooling systems. Radiators typically use coolant or antifreeze to regulate engine temperature. If there is a leak in a vehicle's cooling system, it would involve coolant rather than freon. However, if you are experiencing issues with your air conditioning system, it may indicate a freon leak in that specific system instead.

Does dex cool replace freon in a 2000 blazer?

No. Dex-cool is an engine coolant. Freon (134r) is a gas used in the automotive AC system.

How do you change the coolant in a 1996 Ford Contour?

How do you add freon to a 96 Ford Contour

What type of air conditioning coolant is used for a 1995 mercury sable?

R134a freon............

Can coolant level affect your airconditioning performance?

No. But you need to make sure the freon in the AC is full.

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