A/C Update: Rising Temperatures Create an Increase in A/C-Related Audi Service
As we move through spring and into summer, temperatures begin to heat up in most of the country. This is a time many drivers begin using the cool settings on their vehicle’s climate control system – only to find the air conditioning unit not functioning properly. As the temperatures outside rise, so too, will the number of customers in your shop with A/C-related problems.
A/C Update: Flush Service Guidelines for GM Hybrids
What you may have thought was just another air conditioning system on a similar non-hybrid vehicle will not be the same on a hybrid vehicle. The following article explains flushing procedures and the unique lubricants exclusive to General Motors hybrid vehicles.
Mobile A/C Best Service Practices Checklists Available to the Industry
The Climate Protection Partnership division of the U.S. EPA has partnered with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide to make available six mobile air conditioning best service practices checklists to help the automotive service professional provide environmentally and technically proper mobile A/C system service and repairs. These checklists enumerate Best Practices for A/C Service,
New Program Gives Shops Recognition for Proper Mobile A/C Environmental Services
Mobile air conditioning service facilities equipped with the latest tools, equipment and trained technicians now can take the Climate Protection Pledge and be recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and consumers for environmental leadership.
Behr Hella Service Expands Coverage for A/C and Engine Cooling Replacement Parts Program
Behr Hella Service, a North American joint venture for thermal management between Behr (vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling) and Hella (lighting technology and electronics) has just added more than 40 A/C and engine cooling replacement parts to its growing thermal management parts program.
Tech Tip: Checking of Sealant in Mobile A/C Systems Can Help Prevent Damage to Service Equipment and Loss of Warranty
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis has issued a service advisory to all automotive and fleet technicians to check for the presence of sealant in mobile A/C systems before attempting service or repair. If the sealant is not detected beforehand, it can ….
Spring Service:The Do’s and Don’ts of A/C Repair
As vehicle owners in many parts of the country begin using their air conditioning systems for the first time this year, some will be surprised to find their A/C system is not functioning properly or isn’t blowing out cold air like the summer past. The following is a recap of common A/C system problems, followed
Spring Service: Do’s and Don’ts in A/C Repair
As vehicle owners in many parts of the country begin using their air conditioning systems for the first time this year, some will be surprised to find their A/C system is not functioning properly or isn’t blowing out cold air like the summer past. The following is a recap of common A/C system problems, followed
Bosch ASA/CARS Seminar to Highlight ‘Trends in Technology and Automotive Service’
Al Krenz, director of service for Bosch’s North American Aftermarket Division will present a technical seminar on ‘Technology Trends and the Quest to Provide Service’ at the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in November.
MACS Issues Mobile A/C Recommended Service Procedures
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has compiled a new 24-page document outlining mobile A/C recommended service procedures. The new document, created as a service to the mobile A/C service and repair industry, is available to the general public on the MACS website.