Are you equipped with the right tools for mobile A/C repair?
May 2, 2016
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Six steps to a sound diagnostic strategy
April 27, 2016
By Bob Chabot, Manic Media LLC James E. Wilson of Bosch USA was a presenter at MACS 2016 Training Event and Trade Show in Orlando, FL this past February he...Read Article >
Nissan bleeder caps
April 7, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor Coolant leaks take on many different forms. Some we’re used to seeing, as they’re common failures that make up some of the bread and...Read Article >
Stress cracks
March 28, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Manager of Service Training Some Ford F-Series Super Duty vehicles built with the 6.4-litre turbo diesel engine may show a coolant leak at the front of...Read Article >
HFO-1234yf : Specific safety procedures
March 24, 2016
Many technicians have questions regarding the new refrigerant HFO-1234yf. The best way to answer your questions is to take the Section 609 certification test using the new program updated...Read Article >
Capillary action
March 23, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor Several Audi models are the subject of a technical service bulletin involving an issue with something not often thought about when it comes to...Read Article >
The right stuff
March 22, 2016
By Elvis L. Hoffpauir MACS president and chief operating officer Competition is fierce for today’s automotive service shop owner. It starts with the physical plant, equipment and the tools; service...Read Article >
Mercedes-Benz to equip first vehicle models with CO2 A/C systems
March 18, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor In order to comply with the legal provisions going into effect in 2017, Mercedes-Benz will equip its vehicles with air conditioning systems that meet...Read Article >
Watching R-1234yf
March 16, 2016
By Steve Schaeber MACS Manager of Service Training Many of the service shops and technicians we talk to about vehicles using refrigerant 1234yf are only just starting to get requests...Read Article >
Getting ready for A/C repair season
March 16, 2016
By Andy Fiffick, Chairman and CEO MACS Worldwide , Owner Rad-Air Complete Car Care, Cleveland, OH Getting (and keeping) our shops “service-ready” is a moving target – one that...Read Article >
EPA issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on small cans
March 4, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor On November 9, 2015, EPA published a proposed rule to amend section 608 of the Clean Air Act pertaining to refrigerant management program regulations....Read Article >
Rotten heater clamps
February 8, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor Owners of 1998-2002 Ford U Platform SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles, such as the Lincoln Navigator / Ford Expedition) may notice coolant leaking from around...Read Article >
