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What is the freon for a 1988 Chevy Suburban?

A 1988 Chevy Suburban likely used R-12 (Freon-12) as its refrigerant. However, R-12 is no longer manufactured or legally sold in the US due to its ozone-depleting properties.

If your Suburban's AC system needs refrigerant, it must be converted to use a compatible alternative like R-134a. This requires a conversion kit and proper flushing of the system to remove any remaining R-12. It is illegal and environmentally irresponsible to use R-12 in a vehicle's AC system today. Do not attempt this yourself; only a qualified technician should perform this type of work.