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 >
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 >
Ford dealers selling their first MPVs with R-1234yf
August 17, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor We learned about Ford’s plans to begin building the 2017 Escape with R-1234yf refrigerant during a meeting with their regional parts and service manager...Read Article >
A fleet for field work: servicing specialty equipment
August 2, 2016
By Stephen Petit, Siefkes/Petit Communications In heavy-duty A/C work, the service vehicle is essentially a shop on wheels — it’s vital for reaching equipment that operates virtually around the clock...Read Article >
Repeat blower motor issue
July 25, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor An old boss of mine used to have a saying that goes something like: I ain’t got time to be doing the same thing...Read Article >
Change is coming to heavy duty refrigerants
July 18, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS manager of service training Last year around this time the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized Rule # 20, which was a Change of Status Rule...Read Article >
