Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant R134a Characteristics

Refrigerant R134a Environmental Information

Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works with a substance which boils easily, designated as ref ...

Commercial Names and Designations

Refrigerant R134a is currently available under the following trade names: H-FKW 134a SUVA 134a ...

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Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and Servicing
  Note The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply in other countries. Addresses in other countries can be obtained from the relevant au ...

General Information
All components of the refrigerant circuit submitted for quality observation are always to be sealed (use original sealing caps of original part). To date, the original parts (compressor, reservoir, receiver/dryer, evaporator and co ...

Pressure and Boiling Point
The boiling point given in tables for a liquid is always referenced to an atmospheric pressure of 1 bar (14.5 psi). If the pressure acting on a fluid changes, its boiling point also changes. For example, water boils at a lower temperatur ...