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R1234yf ac refrigerant for 2016 tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Weezer D., Aug 3, 2019.

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Dealer service dept. Did not know ac was R1234yf quoted 169 for evac and recharge came back with 485

  1. Was 1month past 3 year warranty, 25000 miles

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  1. Aug 3, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    Weezer D.

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    Dealer service quoted 169 for evac and recharge for AC , after leak found at O ring on high side came back with 485 repair, did not know refrigerant was R1234yf
     
  2. Aug 3, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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    All vehicles have switched to it, it's a huge pain and the equipment is expensive. But its emissions standards and less harmful to the ozone when released in an accident or leak.
     
  4. Aug 3, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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    The refrigerant is expensive, that’s the main thing. The labor is no different
     
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    600 dollars for 10lb...
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    That has nothing to do with how long it takes to perform or how much they charge you.
    Look at the warranty time it hasn’t changed
     

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