Info - Contaminated R134a Refrigerant Found on Market for Automotive Air-Conditioning Systems
| Subject: | Contaminated R134a Refrigerant Found on Market for Automotive Air-Conditioning Systems |
| Models: | 2007 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks (including Saturn) |
| 2007 and Prior HUMMER H2, H3 |
| 2007 and Prior Saab 9-7X |
| Attention: | This bulletin should be directed to the Service Manager as well as the Parts Manager. |
Commercially Available Contaminated R134a Refrigerant
Impurities have been found in new commercially available containers of R134a. High levels of contaminates may cause decreased performance, and be detrimental to some air-conditioning components. Accompanying these contaminates has been high levels of moisture.
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Excessive moisture may cause system concerns such as orifice tube freeze-up and reduced performance.
Industry Reaction: New Industry Purity Standards
Due to the potential availability of these lower quality refrigerants, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry (ARI) are in the process of instituting reliable standards that will be carried on the labels of future R134a refrigerant containers. This identifying symbol will be your assurance of a product that conforms to the minimum standard for OEM Automotive Air-Conditioning use.
How Can You Protect Yourself Today?
It is recommended to use GM or ACDelco® sourced refrigerants for all A/C repair work. These refrigerants meet General Motors own internal standards for quality and purity, insuring that your completed repairs are as good as the way it left the factory.
Parts Information
The part numbers below are available through GMSPO or ACDelco®. The nearest ACDelco® distributor in your area can be found by calling 1-800-223-3526 (U.S. Only).
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
12356150 (in Canada, use 10953485) | 30 lb container R134a |
15-119 (in Canada, use 10953485) | 30 lb container R134a (ACDelco®) |
