Servicing R-1234yf Mobile A/C Systems-A MACS Whitepaper
November 28, 2016
Download the MACS whitepaper on Servicing R-1234yf Mobile Air Conditioning Systems, all the service and repair information you need to know. Revised 11/17/16 If you’re a service professional and not a...Read Article >
Changing regulations is no simple matter
November 21, 2016
By Keith Leonard, ESQ Regulations play an integral role in all of our lives. It is impossible to imagine driving a vehicle without regulations governing driving behavior. Without such regulations,...Read Article >
Retrofitting R-1234yf mobile air conditioning systems is prohibited
November 15, 2016
By Ward Atkinson and Bill Hill Note: The information in this article is the current overview as collected by Ward Atkinson and Bill Hill from industry and regulatory sources. It...Read Article >
Keeping the facts straight on R-1234yf
October 24, 2016
Whenever something new happens in our industry there can be misinformation. To make sure you are receiving accurate information on what is happening with R-1234yf stay in touch with news...Read Article >
Chevrolet Malibu keeps you cool with R-1234yf
October 12, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor GM was the first manufacturer to sell a vehicle in the United States that uses the new R-1234yf refrigerant when they came out with...Read Article >
New EPA rule allows R-1234yf in certain trucks
October 7, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor If you’ve been waiting to see R-1234yf in something larger than a ½ ton pickup truck, you might not have to wait too much...Read Article >
New EPA rule restricts the sale of HFC refrigerants
September 30, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor On September 26th, US EPA finalized two rules that will reduce the projected growth and emissions of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), a class of chemicals that...Read Article >
GMC hits the road with R-1234yf
September 22, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor It was during the general session meeting on Thursday morning at MACS 2016 Trade Show in Orlando that we first learned about GM’s intention...Read Article >
The latest on R-1234yf from MACS member Honeywell
September 19, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Manager of Service Training Rick Winick, Business Director, leads the Honeywell Fluorine Products Automotive Refrigerants segment. Rick and his team work to ensure global automotive OEM...Read Article >
Insufficient A/C performance at idle
September 8, 2016
On some 2013 Chevrolet Sparks, the air conditioning duct temperature may be 10°F (5.6°C) warmer at idle, but is sufficient while driving . Verify that the A/C pressures are...Read Article >
Hose is one of your most important components
September 1, 2016
September/October 2016 ACTION Magazine The September/October 2016 issue of award-winning MACS ACTION Magazine is now ready for viewing! Everything you always wanted to know about mobile A/C hose applications but...Read Article >
A/C Groan
August 25, 2016
You may think that a bit of noise with the air conditioning turned on is not the highest priority item for a motorist. After all, if the car is running...Read Article >