MACS Issues Reminder on Refrigerant Usage in Mobile A/C Service
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide strongly recommends the use of a refrigerant identifier during mobile A/C service to inform the technician of the chemical content of the refrigerant in a mobile A/C system and to verify the content and purity of refrigerant purchased in cylinders.
MACS Issues Reminder On Refrigerant Usage in Mobile A/C Service
The 2011 mobile A/C service and repair season is approaching and the potential of increased cost of HFC-134a is a source of concern for the mobile A/C aftermarket. The concern is that market conditions will lead to improper refrigerant substitutions in mobile A/C systems. The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide strongly recommends the use
A/C Service Tools and Equipment Meeting the Latest Requirements
The automotive industry’s constant change means new business and new tools. In light of recent A/C changes, Mike DuBois shares information and suggestions for making tool and equipment-buying decisions to meet new requirements.
Tech Tip: Scan Tools Needed for Some ABS, ESC and A/C Service
Some new technologies may require the use of scan tools to service them – in unexpected ways. A scan tool may be necessary when servicing vehicles equipped with ESC (Electronic Stability Control), for instance, even with simple service such as an alignment. This scan tool helps perform the steering center calibration, which, if not performed correctly, can result in the vehicle pulling to one side or the other.
Tech Tip: A/C Service Tools & Equipment
Hot weather is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to tool up for summer air conditioning service work. A lot has changed in recent years. A whole new generation of smarter, more accurate, more efficient A/C recovery machines and recharging stations have been introduced to handle today’s reduced refrigerant capacity vehicles.
RTI Chosen by Navistar to Supply A/C Service Equipment to its International Vehicle Service Network
RTI Technologies, Inc. of York, PA, was selected by Navistar to be the exclusive supplier of its custom specified, SAE J2788 compliant A/C service equipment to its International vehicle service network ….
A/C Service: The Heart of the Matter
The heart of the business, feel the heart beat, he has a good heart. These familiar thoughts and sayings all refer to the same thing. Whether it is a figurative or literal reference, the message is the same. There is always a central and irreplaceable part or component or, sometimes, person to all things. This
MAHLE Service Solutions Unveils Next Generation Of ArcticPRO A/C Handling Systems For R134a And R1234yf
Two new units (ACX2280 and ACX2250) are available to service vehicles that are factory-filled with the new R1234yf refrigerant.
MAHLE Service Solutions Outfits Kia Dealers With TechPRO Integrated ArcticPRO ACX1299 A/C Unit
MAHLE Service Solutions recently completed an agreement with Kia Motors America (KMA) to supply its more than 750 dealerships across the U.S. with the ArcticPRO ACX1299 A/C machine, a specialized version of the ArcticPRO ACX1285. The ACX1285/1299 received the “Best Use of Technology” new product award at the 2016 Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide
MAHLE Service Solutions Will Introduce New Touch Screen Displays And A/C Machines At MACS 2015 In Orlando
MAHLE Service Solutions showcases its new interactive touch screen displays and new A/C units for processing R1234yf and R134a refrigerants at the 2015 MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society) Training Event and Trade Show in Orlando, Fla. Located at MACS booth #315, MAHLE Service Solutions is a silver sponsor of the event, as well as the