AirSept® A/C Sight Glass Diagnostic Tool Wins a 2023 MOTOR Top 20 Award
September 21, 2023
Long time MACS member, AirSept®, a leader in developing automotive solutions for complex repair problems, is pleased to announce that the AirSept A/C Sight Glass Diagnostic Tool was elected by...Read Article >
Yes, The Service Port Cap Really is the Primary A/C Seal!
September 19, 2023
For years, we have been told that the primary seal for the A/C service ports lies in the service port cap. Yet day after day, technicians let vehicles leave the...Read Article >
MACS partners with MAACA for mutual member benefits
September 18, 2023
The Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) and the Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance (MAACA) partner to promote training and mutual Association benefits. Through December 31, 2023, members of either MACS...Read Article >
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) accepting comments on PFAS rules
September 13, 2023
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) continues to accept comments on the proposed use restrictions to thousands of chemicals commonly found in automotive and other applications related to PFAS. PFAS stands...Read Article >
EPA Set to Issue NPRM on AIM ACT Refrigerant Reclamation
September 7, 2023
The US EPA is set to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) by September 30, 2023 in accordance with the requirements of the US AIM Act 42 USC 7675...Read Article >
90% of Leadership is Showing Up, The Other 10% is…
August 25, 2023
By Aaron Becker, AirSept President I have heard often that 90% of leadership is showing up, but I never heard anyone say what composes the remaining 10%. I propose that...Read Article >
Refrigerant Deja Vu (Part Deux)
May 30, 2023
By Richard Hawkins, MACS Technical Contributor This is the second of two articles about the transition from R-134a to R-1234yf refrigerant. Part 1: Refrigerant Deja Vu – May 8th The...Read Article >
Avoiding Expansion Valve Woes (Part 3)
April 20, 2023
By Richard Hawkins, MACS Technical Correspondent This is part 3 in a series of articles about avoiding expansion valves woes. If you have not already read the previous two articles,...Read Article >
Avoiding Expansion Valve Woes (Part 2)
April 4, 2023
by Richard Hawkins This is part 2 in a series of articles about avoiding expansion valves woes. If you have not already read the 1st. article, it can be found...Read Article >
Avoiding Expansion Valve Woes (Part 1)
March 21, 2023
By Richard Hawkins On March 2nd, an article was published in this blog covering a class that was held at the recent MACS Training Event and Trade Show. The class...Read Article >
EPA Stakeholder meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
EPA is holding a stakeholder meeting on Thursday, March 16 at 11am (EDT) on the reclamation of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) in the United States. This meeting is being held pursuant to...Read Article >
A Sure Sign Of A Restriction (Part Three)
February 28, 2023
By Richard Hawkins, MACS Technical Writer This is part three in a series of articles about restrictions in A/C systems. If you have not read the two previous articles, they...Read Article >
