Can you afford the fines for not complying with Section 609 certification?
September 21, 2017
The MACS office has received some questions recently on fines for violation of Section 608 and 609 noncompliance. Here are some answers: EPA assesses penalties for violations on a case-by-case...Read Article >
A technician’s approach to HVAC diagnosis and testing
August 31, 2017
Twenty years ago, we could break down all areas of HVAC diagnostics into three categories when you really think about it. It was and still is called Heating, Ventilation, and...Read Article >
Why you need to be Section 609 certified
August 28, 2017
Some new regulations concerning the requirement of technicians to be Section 609 certified will be put into place on January 1, 2018. They are: The final rule published November 2016...Read Article >
Looking for mobile A/C wiring diagrams? We know where they are!
July 18, 2017
MACS mobile A/C diagnostics app includes wiring diagrams for mobile A/C systems for cars and light duty trucks. The only way to get the MACS mobile A/C diagnostics app is...Read Article >
Tata Motors and MAHLE partner together to develop a prototype Secondary Loop Mobile Air Conditioning System on a vehicle
July 13, 2017
Tata Motors Limited and MAHLE, one of the world’s 20 largest suppliers to the automotive industry, have signed a joint development agreement for designing and developing a Secondary Loop Mobile...Read Article >
MACS mobile A/C diagnostics app is now available for download for MACS members
June 5, 2017
In response to MACS member needs and changing technology MACS has partnered with Shiftmobility to create the MACS mobile A/C diagnostics app for use on mobile devices. The app will...Read Article >
Today’s technicians need to be total climate control management forensic scientists
May 31, 2017
MACS June ACTION Magazine is all about mobile A/C diagnostics! By Peter Orlando, MACS Contributor Technicians need proper skills to work on today’s climate control systems. It is up...Read Article >
Honeywell opens new R-1234yf plant in Louisiana
May 17, 2017
Honeywell announced that it has started commercial operations at its new manufacturing plant in Geismar, La., to meet the growing global demand for its next-generation mobile air conditioning refrigerant. With...Read Article >
Do you have the right tools to repair mobile A/C systems?
May 1, 2017
Global Service Horizons 2017 MACS Worldwide Trade Show puts the future in plain sight May I share something with you? Of all the automotive industry events I cover each...Read Article >
Truck heater control valves
March 20, 2017
By Chris Tyson, MACS heavy duty contributor We have several Class 8 trucks in our fleet and when temperatures begin to drop outside many of their owners visit our shop...Read Article >
R-1234yf at the 2017 PHL Auto Show
February 27, 2017
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor MACS has been keeping up with the roll-out of R-1234yf refrigerant for several years now, and as expected the 2017 model year has extended...Read Article >
Alternative fuel vehicle service
January 23, 2017
By Andy Fiffick, MACS Chairman/CEO and Owner Rad Air Complete Car Care I come from a Ford family. My Dad retired from Ford in 1989, I have two brothers...Read Article >
