What is the difference between Freeze-12 and R-12 for my car's AC?

Answer by  takeshi (432)

Freeze-12 is cheaper than the R-12. It is lighter than R-12, and it can be mixed together with the R-12 in the same container and still operate normally. There will be no problems using the Freeze-12.

Answer by  foxstang (133)

Freeze 12 is 80% R134 and is an EPA approved replacement for R12. R12 is "freon", and is no longer used by manufacturers or approved for use in new vehicles by the EPA.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Freeze-12 is a replacement for r-12. R-12 has become much harder to find and much more expensive to use. Freeze-12 can be used in place of the old system eliminating the need to convert the system over to the new R-134a standard.

Answer by  Doug77 (1433)

Freeze-12 is a brand name (generic brand) that is supposed to replace R-12 (a molecular composition) in older (pre-1994) models since R-12 was banned in the U.S. because of it's atmospheric pollution potential. It's a popular replacement that should work fine (and it's cheaper).