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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Product Characteristics
Refrigerants used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems belong to the new generation of refrigerants based on chlorine-free, partially fluorinated hydrocarbons (H-FKW, R134a). With regard to their physical properties, these are ...

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 ...

Tread Depth, Measuring
  Note When measuring tread depth, take measurements in the main grooves. Do not take measurements at the tread wear indicator.     Tread depth of a tire must be mea ...