I have a 2015 RT that I repaired after an accident. I had to put a new condenser in it, so I need to recharge the AC system completely. I've found that near me, only the dealers are recharging r1234yf systems, and the price is ridiculous - over five times higher than a 134 system.
After researching, I have discovered that r1234yf is not nearly as efficient as r134a and can even leak out of the system if it experiences long periods of cold weather. In other words, it's just more overpriced EPA garbage. I also discovered that it seems that you can run r134a in the new systems. Most shops won't do it because they would be breaking some environmental regulations, but nothing is stopping a DIYer from doing it.
I am wondering if anyone has done this. I know I have seen posts about people's systems not cooling well anymore - likely due to the leaking systems - so I figured someone out there might have experience with this conversion. As far as the system itself is concerned, it looks like everything is the same except for adding a heat exchanger and a more stout condenser.
After researching, I have discovered that r1234yf is not nearly as efficient as r134a and can even leak out of the system if it experiences long periods of cold weather. In other words, it's just more overpriced EPA garbage. I also discovered that it seems that you can run r134a in the new systems. Most shops won't do it because they would be breaking some environmental regulations, but nothing is stopping a DIYer from doing it.
I am wondering if anyone has done this. I know I have seen posts about people's systems not cooling well anymore - likely due to the leaking systems - so I figured someone out there might have experience with this conversion. As far as the system itself is concerned, it looks like everything is the same except for adding a heat exchanger and a more stout condenser.