What type of coolant does my '95 Ford Ranger air conditioner use?

Question

It is my understanding that most manufacturers changed from R12 to R134 around '95 or '96, but I cannot tell from the owner's manual which type it uses.

Answer 1

because of the ozone layer the government says you have to use r134.i think ther discontinued the use of r12.your 95 ranger uses r 134 iam pretty sure but you can call your closes ford dealer,they probably can tell you.

Answer 2

It uses R-134-Standard in all 1994 and newer vehicles, its the law R-12 is currently being phased out in 28 nations, it goes up $2.84 a pound till its gone , but news has it the biggest thing smuggled out of Mexico is R-12 tho we no longer use it and it is still sold but a 30lb container this is the only size it comes in is over $1000.00 for 30lb so they are making so expensive so it not worth fixing your older vehicle and is cheaper to convert it, p/s you don't need a license to by the freon you need, but you need a license to buy any other type of freon& freon is clear if there is a color it the oil or somekind of leak stuff, also coolent goes in the raidaitor and refergerant goes in the a/c systen there different names

Answer 3

Look at the service ports. If they're 1/4" flared connectors, it's R-12. If they're larger, snap-on connectors, it's R-134a; it was either supplied that way or was converted.

R-12 systems use the same size service ports on both the high and low side. R-134a systems have different size ports for high and low side for safety reasons.

Answer 4

check the color if it is red or brown u got r134 if notit is the other

but if u want to change it flush it someof the different types due gel if mixded

Answer 5

There should be a decal under the hood that will give you that information.

Answer 6

R134....It's freon, not coolant...