Hey Joe, You are correct. EPA mandates r-12 conversions but does not state anything about r-134 conversions.
Using HC is very common in europe. -------------- Original message -------------- > I've been under the impression that where otherwise legal you can meet > the EPA standard by first converting an R-12 system to 134a and then > convert to HC. In other words & for practical purposes, empty the > system, install 134 fittings, et voila. Not so? I'm sure I've heard > that argued & don't see anything in the text that would squash that > interpretation. Well, I'll admit that the shortcut 'conversion' might > kinda fly in the face of it, but so what...? > > joe > > On 8/8/05, Dave M. wrote: > > Despite 'only' some 17 states making it illegal, it's illegal to use > > any flammable refrigerant in a motor vehicle in the United States, if > > that motor vehicle's AC system originally contained R-12. (Don't ask > > me why they'll allow it to replace R-134a in the 33 other states, if > > the car originally had 134a - seems bizarre to me.) That includes > > Duracool, btw. But hey, don't take my word for it... read it here as > > part of the EPA test study guide: > > > > http://www.imaca.org/sg-13.htm#flammable > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
