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What do all OEMs (car manufacturers) currently use in all of their cars? All OEMs use R134a and have done so in all cars beginning with model year 1995. However, some cars prior to 1995 had factory R134a systems installed. Many service technicians believe that R-134a is on A comparison between “off-brand” service filters and Robinair OEM service filters A comparison between “off-brand” service filters and Robinair OEM service filters Special points of interest: • Why it’s critical to use original Robinair OEM service filters • Why is Do I need be concerned about A/C component warranties if I retrofit a system to an alternative refrigerant? Yes.  If a contaminated or alternative refrigerant is used–knowingly or unknowingly –the original factory warranties on the A/C system (including components, i.e, compressor, evaporator, etc.) t Air Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions Air Conditioning FAQ A/C Systems and Service Refrigerants Contamination EPA A/C Organizations A/C Systems and Service What is an air purge system? An air-purge Does the EPA test alternative refrigerants for performance in cars? No. The SNAP program evaluates substitutes only for their effect on human health and the environment, and not for performance or durability. None of the alternative refrigerants have been endorsed by Air Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions "The Full Story" Air Conditioning FAQ A/C Systems and Service Refrigerants Contamination EPA A/C Organizations A/C Systems and Service What is an air purge system? An air-purge Honeywell Solstice yf refrigerant Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Environmental Impact Development Milestones Occupational Health and Safety Brochures Fact Sheet Solstice yf refrigerant Developed for auto air conditioning Environmentally pre CPS Warranty Code & Job Tracking Feature Help CPS Warranty Code & Job Tracking Feature Help Warranty Code & Job Tracking Features (Requires Software Version 3.81 or higher) This feature allows a user to track each ser