KIA Niro: Checking Refrigerant Specifications

  1. Check refrigerant specifications label inside engine room.

Examples

R-134a R-1234yf

R-1234yf

  1. If refrigerant specifications label is not visible, check the refrigerant service port diameter.

High pressure side

R-134a R-1234yf

R-1234yf Low pressure side

Low pressure side

R-134a R-1234yf

R-1234yf Service port diameter for high/low pressure side varies based on refrigerant

Service port diameter for high/low pressure side varies based on refrigerant specification.

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