The era of R-1234yf environmentally friendly mobile air conditioning systems is upon us! FJC is proud to announce two brand new R-1234yf products to our line, enabling users to enjoy the benefits of a premium leak seal or leak detection
R-1234yf and the HD/Trucking Market
The automotive A/C aftermarket is a heavily regulated industry. For example, SNAP (Significant New Alternatives Policy) was established by the EPA under Section 612 of the Clean Air Act to identify and evaluate sustitues for ozone-depleting substances. SNAP also addressedÂ
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH—2458/2459 R-1234yf Refrigerant Oil
FJC’s Part # 2458 (8 oz) and 2459 (Quart) ZEROL HD46 is a polyalkylene glycol lubricant designed specifically for application with R-1234yf refrigerant in mobile air conditioning systems. The oil is a double end-capped PAG, and is manufactured to exacting
R-1234yf Service Port Caps
Service port caps are the primary seal for a vehicle’s A/C system’s service ports.  Once again, FJC is on the forefront of the automotive air conditioning market by being one of the few providers of R-1234yf high and low side
R-1234yf Refrigerant and the Environment
Pollution is the introduction of substances which cause adverse changes in the environment or living organisms. We’re all familiar with contaminated waterways, improper waste disposal, and noise and light pollution.  We are going to focus on the role refrigerants play
R-1234yf Parts
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Tech Talk – Differences between R-1234yf and R-134a
Component/Design Differences One of the compelling reasons R-1234yf was overwhelmingly chosen to replace R-134a in automotive air conditioning systems is because there are not really many differences between the way the systems are designed and work. There are a couple
Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosy? Not for R-1234yf!
“Righty, tighty Lefty loosy.” is a common axiom to help remember which direction tightens and which direction loosens a screw, nut, bolt, etc. To tighten, you must turn it to the right (clockwise). To loosen it, therefore, you turn it
R-1234yf Market Information for 2020
Environmental Property Comparison In the wake of increased global environmental regulation, R-1234yf has been introduced to exceed both United States EPA and European F-Gas phase-out guidelines for high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. R-1234yf has become the industry standard refrigerant
Why Won’t My Old Dispensing Equipment Work on My New Refrigerant Cans?
If you haven’t had to recharge your automotive A/C in a while, you might be surprised to notice that your old can taps, hose and gauges, and other dispensing equipment don’t work on your new refrigerant can. No, this is
What’s behind the Switch to R-1234yf and what Exactly Does it Mean for Techs?
Many techs have not yet had much experience with R-1234yf refrigerant. That’s because it was only introduced in 2015, and most vehicles with yf systems have not yet needed servicing . In the coming years, however, you will expect to