Sinver Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hi folks, I have an air con gas canister with a “universal” fitting but I tried and it simply doesn’t fit. It’s close! And definitely the correct port. Does Subaru have a different fitting? For the record I have an XV 2012 diesel. Suggestions welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinver Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Just to embellish slightly, the connector says it’s for a R-134a can. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayze88 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hey Sinver, i'm pretty sure the XV uses R1234yf gas which is the new far less damaging to the environment replacement for R-134a. I would not try and top up with the R-134a gas, as the next time you take it to be gassed by a garage they will see the R1234yf is contaminated and have to clean the whole system. Unfortunately the Environmental benefits of R-1234yf come at a cost. its expensive stuff compared to the old R-134a, I would be tempted to take it somewhere like (Please don't shout at me) KwiK Fit, as they can test if the system has a leak prior to putting any gas in, typically they don't charge you if they don't fill it up. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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