Topping up the air con gas?

[Sinver]

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!

[Sinver]

Just to embellish slightly, the connector says it’s for a R-134a can. Hope that helps!

[Swayze88]

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.