AISIN Introduces North American, European Applications to Coolant/Antifreeze Lineup
August 14, 2024
TORRANCE, Calif., August 5, 2024 – AISIN, a global leader in the supply of OE-quality premium parts to the automotive aftermarket, today introduced six additions to its Coolant/Antifreeze lineup for...Read Article >
VASA to Host 2024 Wire & Gas Conference: A Premier Industry Event
July 23, 2024
By: Alexa Murphy, MACS We are excited to share that VASA, our sister organization, has announced their incredible lineup for this year’s Wire & Gas Convention in Brisbane, Australia! This...Read Article >
Recap: HD A/C Boot Camp
April 16, 2024
By: Alexa Murphy As the weekend winds down, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jerry Lemon and all those who joined us for our HD A/C Boot Camp. It was...Read Article >
Spring Into Mobile A/C Season!
March 21, 2024
By: Alexa Murphy Spring is here! With a hopeful mind, we look forward to warmer weather, short sleeve shirts and shorts. We also look forward to the upcoming season of...Read Article >
Electric Vehicles Need Coolants
October 26, 2023
By: Chris Holley, MACS Member & Instructor at Pennsylvania College of Technology Over the years, the Cooling Corner column has discussed numerous coolant types. While not an extensive list, most...Read Article >
Global Parts Distributors to exhibit
October 18, 2022
All GPD products are designed to meet/exceed OE fit, form, and function. Product lines include compressor, condensers, cooling fans, electrical components and engine management sensors, evaporators, expansion valves, fittings, heater cores, hose assemblies, radiators, tools, chemicals, service items, and ‘Do It Right the First Time Kits’: Compressor Kits, Kits Plus, System Service Kits, Blower Motor Kits, as well as application specific O-Ring Rapid Seal Kits (included w/ Compressors Kits, Kits Plus, and System Service Kits) and Cap and Valve kits.Read Article >
UAC returns as a MACS Exhibitor
September 13, 2022
UAC is a family owned and operated company since 1988, from Mansfield, TX specializing in Temp Control and Engine Cooling products.Read Article >
Heat pump basics
March 2, 2022
An internal combustion engine (ICE) is relatively inefficient, using only about a third of the fuel's heat energy (BTUs). The rest of the heat energy is “wasted” in friction, cooling and exhaust heat losses. Yet, the ICE’s wastefulness benefits the vehicle's interior heating.Read Article >
The benefits of MAP-controlled thermostats
February 9, 2022
A customer driving a 2014 BMW 328i arrived at the college's 2nd-year electrical lab reporting his illuminated check engine light. The customer had no complaints other than the light. The vehicle had just over 82K miles showing on the odometer. A student (Phil) assigned to the BMW performed a review with a scan tool, and a single code (P0597 – Thermostat Heater Control Circuit Open) was present.Read Article >
Air contamination in an A/C system can ruin your day
February 2, 2022
I had a memorable encounter with air contamination in the mid 1990s. I was conducting a lot of retrofit clinics at the time and had recently acquired a demo refrigerant identifier which I took to those clinics. At one clinic, there was a technician who was extremely interested in the refrigerant identifier.Read Article >
Heater Insight
January 25, 2022
Recently, a customer brought in a 2006 Honda Insight with a heater that was blowing cold but had no other vehicle concerns. A local garage had informed the customer the head gasket had failed; however, the owner felt a second opinion was necessary.Read Article >
The pressure is on
April 19, 2021
By appearance, radiator caps seem to be a simple device. Yet, many technicians do not understand the cap’s real functionRead Article >
