What is MACS membership? Why should I join?
July 10, 2020
Membership in the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide means you pay a fee annually to receive all of our publications and benefits, such as our Mobile A/C Diagnostics App,...Read Article >
MACS Live Chat (Richard Hawkins and Steve Schaeber discuss Service Port Location)
July 7, 2020
This live chat features Richard Hawkins, A/C Tech line specialist and MACS technical contributor. Like many of you are during this Coronavirus Pandemic, all of us here on the MACS...Read Article >
Name That Hybrid Water Pump
June 29, 2020
By Dave Hobbs, MACS Technical Correspondent While virtually every HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) has an ICE (internal combustion engine) along with one or more high voltage electric motors, not every...Read Article >
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June 24, 2020
June is hybrid month at MACS, and since we looked at the overall industry last month when it comes to its use of R-1234yf refrigerant, let’s take a closer look...Read Article >
Meet MACS Member Joey Rosato of Texas Truck A/C
June 17, 2020
Joey Rosato is second-generation and Director of Marketing for family-run Texas Truck A/C in Dallas, TX. Joey tells us, “It all started in 1996, when Nick Rosato (Joey’s Dad) set...Read Article >
MACS Live Chat (Clem Drummond and Steve Schaeber discuss Automotive Education in NYC & COVID-19)
June 10, 2020
Hi everyone, and welcome to another MACS Live Chat, hosted by Steve Schaeber, manager of service training and technical editor for MACS publications like ACtion Magazine and the MSR (MACS...Read Article >
MACS Live Chat (John Duerr & Steve Schaeber discuss A/C Leak Detection Tracer dye & COVID-19 in NYC)
May 28, 2020
Hi everyone, and welcome to another MACS Live Chat, hosted by Steve Schaeber, manager of service training and technical editor for MACS publications like ACtion Magazine and the MSR (MACS...Read Article >
Thermostats
May 18, 2020
By Neal Kwort, MACS Technical Correspondent As you know, engines have to be warm to run efficiently for drivability, emissions and fuel economy. But why is this necessary? It’s...Read Article >
‘OK, Alexa. Find a repair shop nearby’
May 15, 2020
By Angie Chabot, AAM Do you use voice-enabled commands on your phone? Do you have a smart device in your home? According to the latest editions of NPR and Edison’s...Read Article >
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May 8, 2020
By Steve Schaeber February 7th was Media Day at the Philadelphia Auto Show, which is a great opportunity for MACS to find out what’s going on with new model vehicle...Read Article >
MACS talks to GDP’s Julian Hentze about mobile A/C parts, repair and more!
May 7, 2020
MACS Live Chat (Julian Hentze and Steve Schaeber discuss COVID-19, GPD and the Mobile A/C industry) Hello, and Welcome to MACS Worldwide’s YouTube Channel. We’re glad you’re here! Hi everyone,...Read Article >
MACS petitions Federal Agencies for cabin cleaning guidelines
April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020 (Lansdale, PA) The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has sent a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Center for Disease Control (CDC) and...Read Article >