No, you should not use R134A for a car in a refrigerator. R134A is a refrigerant specifically designed for automotive air conditioning systems and should not be used as a substitute for the refrigerant used in household refrigerators or vice versa.
Automotive air conditioning systems and household refrigerators have different design specifications and cooling requirements. They require specific refrigerants that are optimized for their respective applications. Using the wrong refrigerant can lead to serious issues such as inefficient cooling, potential damage to the system, and even safety hazards.
For automotive air conditioning systems, R134A has been widely used as a replacement for the previously used R12 refrigerant, which was phased out due to its ozone-depleting properties. R134A is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant that is considered to have a lower impact on the ozone layer.
On the other hand, household refrigerators typically use refrigerants like R600A (isobutane) or R134A (tetrafluoroethane) depending on the model and design. These refrigerants are optimized for the cooling needs of refrigerators and are not suitable or safe for use in automotive air conditioning systems.
If you need to recharge the refrigerant in your car's air conditioning system or repair a refrigerator's cooling system, it's essential to use the correct refrigerant as specified by the manufacturer or consult with a qualified professional who can handle the refrigerant replacement safely and appropriately. Using the wrong refrigerant can lead to performance issues, potential damage, and safety risks.