Mercedes-Benz to equip first vehicle models with CO2 A/C systems
March 18, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor In order to comply with the legal provisions going into effect in 2017, Mercedes-Benz will equip its vehicles with air conditioning systems that meet...Read Article >
Watching R-1234yf
March 16, 2016
By Steve Schaeber MACS Manager of Service Training Many of the service shops and technicians we talk to about vehicles using refrigerant 1234yf are only just starting to get requests...Read Article >
Getting ready for A/C repair season
March 16, 2016
By Andy Fiffick, Chairman and CEO MACS Worldwide , Owner Rad-Air Complete Car Care, Cleveland, OH Getting (and keeping) our shops “service-ready” is a moving target – one that...Read Article >
EPA issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on small cans
March 4, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor On November 9, 2015, EPA published a proposed rule to amend section 608 of the Clean Air Act pertaining to refrigerant management program regulations....Read Article >
Is your auto repair shop service ready? Find out…
February 29, 2016
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Rotten heater clamps
February 8, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor Owners of 1998-2002 Ford U Platform SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles, such as the Lincoln Navigator / Ford Expedition) may notice coolant leaking from around...Read Article >
Do you know how to optimize system charge levels for modern condensers?
January 14, 2016
Attend MACS 2016 Training Event and Trade Show, February 11-13, 2016 at the Caribe Royale all-suite hotel and convention center in Orlando, FL and you’ll be able to take part...Read Article >
Why are leaks so hard to find?
December 29, 2015
Attend MACS 2016 Training Event and Trade Show, February 11-13, 2016 at the Caribe Royale all-suite hotel and convention center in Orlando, FL and you’ll be able to take part...Read Article >
What you don’t know…can cost you!
December 7, 2015
And what you don’t know can cost you in labor, parts and ultimately, customers. Resources abound, of course. This, and many other fine publications devoted to the automotive repair market...Read Article >
The world’s best mobile A/C training all in one place!
December 2, 2015
MACS 2016 Training Event Feb 11-13 Scheduling of training has been optimized to double the number of training courses and topics attendees can experience during the two-day event. THURSDAY MORNING...Read Article >
School bus A/C
August 31, 2015
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor I recently had the chance to tour Rifled Air Conditioning in High Point, North Carolina, where they install new A/C systems into school buses....Read Article >
What exactly goes on in a wind tunnel test?
July 1, 2015
T/CCI’s Wind Tunnel: Let’s test it! By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor One of MACS most unique mobile A/C training events was held on Friday, May 29th in Decatur,...Read Article >
