2016 Hyundai Sonata Refrigerant Capacity (2024)

FAQs

What kind of freon does a 2016 Hyundai Sonata use? ›

A dirty cabin air filter, a refrigerant leak, a dirty or clogged condenser, a dirty or clogged evaporator, a damaged blower motor, a defective compressor, a faulty mix door actuator, or a fault in the electrical system are the most prevalent causes of abnormal AC operation in your Hyundai.

Most cars hold between 28 and 32 ounces of refrigerant (or about 2—3 12oz cans), however larger vehicles and those with rear A/C will likely hold more. Check your vehicle manual for the system capacity for your specific vehicle.

1.5 lbs. or 24 oz of R134A is what is required. Hand-turn the compressor 15-20 times after charging! Failure to do this may cause the reed valves to become damaged.

Still, the answer is an emphatic, “No.” Not only would a retrofit of this type negate the environmental benefits of R-1234yf, but it would also be a violation of Federal Law under Section 203 of the Clean Air Act: “tampering” with a vehicle's emissions control device.

Yes, the Hyundai Sonata uses R134 refrigerant. The capacity was increased in 2014, here is the updated capacity:650 ± 25 g (1.43 ± 0.06 lbs / 22.9 ± 0.88 oz)The ports are under the hood on the front passenger's side.

It is essential to ensure enough refrigerant in your air conditioner, as too little can cause the system to work less efficiently, and too much can be dangerous. The general guideline used when calculating the amount of Freon in a residential A/C unit is 2-4 pounds per ton of cooling.

No complicated math required, you simply add together the gas in the pipe, the compressor/condenser section, and the evaporator = total charge.

Excess refrigerant stops the AC from working correctly and efficiently. This causes the system to fail to maintain cooler temperatures like it used to.

What is the correct amount of refrigerant? ›

According to PG&E, most central air conditioning systems use two to four pounds of refrigerant per ton of cooling capacity. A three-ton air conditioner would typically have six to 12 pounds of refrigerant for a proper charge.

The low side port, or the low-pressure service port, is important because it's the point where you connect to recharge the AC refrigerant. Its location varies by vehicle, but you can find it by starting at the compressor.

R134a has a relatively high GWP of 1,430, which means it has a significant impact on global warming when released into the atmosphere. In contrast, R1234yf has a much lower GWP of 1, which makes it more environmentally friendly.

Please remember that using the wrong type of refrigerant for your system can create a hazard or cause serious damage so it is very important to get it right. Don't worry though, as AC Avalanche recharge hoses can only work on systems of their respective type, eliminating the risk of using the wrong type.

Finding out which refrigerant your vehicle uses is easy with the help of A/C Pro^®. The first place to look for this information is under the hood. Pop the hood and look for a label, which is usually white or bright yellow. On this it will either say “R-134a” or “R-1234yf,” and it may even say what the capacity is.

Most vehicles have a label or sticker under the hood that indicate whether the refrigerant used is R-134a or R-1234yf. However, not all cars have this. If not, visiting the A/C Spec Database available through our Port Finder page will help you figure out what type of refrigerant your car needs.