EPA has again revised standards for refrigerant used in vehicles. R-12 refrigerant (aka “Freon”) was the go-to coolant for more than 50 years. Then it was discovered that chlorine atoms in escaped ...

Q. I’ve come across products that claim to be replacements for R-12 (Freon) for car air conditioning. What do you know about this? Will they damage my 1987 Toyota van? A.M., Chicago A. Under the U.S.

The word Freon is commonly used when talking about a car’s air conditioning system; however, it is merely a brand name trademarked by the Chemours Company for their line of chlorofluorocarbon ...

In some respects, servicing today’s refrigeration systems is no more complicated than it ever has been. What has changed, however, is the need to understand the differences in the newer refrigerant ...

This time last summer, most air-conditioning repair shops in the Dallas area were filled with autos and anxiety. Searing heat had overworked the systems on many older cars and trucks. And because the ...

— Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. Your refrigerator’s coolant might be quietly contributing to climate change. If you have ...

We remember classic Mustangs most for hot summer drives, perspiration, and sticky vinyl. However, your nostalgic summer cruising does not have to be miserable if your climate-control strategy is up to ...