The Use of A/C Refrigerants Other Than R-12

Do not use any refrigerant other than R-12 in Subaru air conditioning systems. Our A/C systems are only designed for R-12 type refrigerant. Recently, there has been information circulating about a refrigerant called SUVA-52 which is said to be an R-12 replacement with system modifications. Subaru and the manufacturers of our air conditioning systems do not recommend the use of SUVA-52 or system modifications of any kind.

Please be concerned about the earth's environmental conditions. Future Subaru models will use the alternative refrigerant R-134A. We will keep you informed as these models are introduced. Please remember to recycle R-12 whenever you are servicing an automobile air conditioning system. Do your part to protect our environment.