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Are you a diagnostic detective?

September 3, 2020

By Pam Oakes, SME automotive professional If you consider yourself a diagnostic detective see if you can solve this cooling system mystery before the end of the article! Cooling Corner:...
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Spend some time with MACS president and coo Elvis Hoffpauir

July 24, 2020

Hello, and Welcome to MACS Worldwide’s YouTube Channel. We’re glad you’re here! Elvis Hoffpauir Pioneer Experience MACS History! Elvis Hoffpauir, MACS president and chief operating officer, was presented with a...
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Connector testing and repair

July 22, 2020

By Larry Turay In the previous issue, wiring harness issues were discussed. The subject of harness issues continues with a look at connectors and connections either in the harness or...
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Does your business have a social media policy?

July 21, 2020

If the last few months have taught us anything, it’s that without clear-cut policies in place, our world can quickly devolve into a chaotic spin. From extended personnel leave to...
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Comparing the 2020 COVID-19 and 2003 SARS Pandemics

July 13, 2020

By Ward J. Atkinson, MACS Technical Advisor When COVID-19 first appeared in the news, the U.S. general population wasn’t very concerned. Many assumed that like the SARS pandemic, it would...
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Over the road: Auxiliary power unit engine cooling systems

July 13, 2020

By: Joey Rosato, Director of Marketing at Texas Truck A/C, Inc. As time goes on, Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) continue to play a larger role in the over the road...
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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...
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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...
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Electric yf

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...
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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...
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‘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...
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Tracking yf

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...
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