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Compressor Oil Fill
(illustration: Sanden International) Richard Hawkins is a technical advisor at 1-800-Radiator. He recently told MACS about a question he received from one of the company’s franchise offices. I cringe whenever I hear a technician say that he puts ALL … Continue reading
Eco Modes
by Paul DeGuiseppi, MACS manager of service training The Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s blog has been honored as the best business to business blog in the Automotive Aftermarket by the Automotive Communications Awards and the Car Care Council Women’s … Continue reading
FIAT MulitAir Engine
The (red) solenoid valve regulates oil pressure that opens the intake valves (FIAT500USA photo) by Jacques Gordon Remember the HEUI system? It stands for Hydraulically actuated Electronically controlled Unit Injection, a fuel injection system developed by Caterpillar and licensed by … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized
Tagged automotive technology, Chrysler, engine, engine management, FIAT, multiair
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The SAE International MRB CRP, comprising a group of leading global OEMs plus Tier One suppliers, has been assessing the operating, technical and safety performance of two low GWP blended refrigerants developed by Mexichem.
The SAE International MAC Refrigerant Blend Cooperative Research Program [MRB CRP], comprising a group of leading global OEMs plus Tier One suppliers, has been assessing the operating, technical and safety performance of two low GWP blended refrigerants developed by … Continue reading
Posted in Refrigerants
Tagged #air conditioning, #MACS Member, #mexichem, #SAE CRP, A6, refrigerant
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Why It Costs So Much
by Jacques Gordon If his customer ever questions the labor cost, Chuck Braswell uses pictures like this to explain why some jobs just take a little longer. At Rocky Mount Radiator and A/C, Inc, technician Sammy Barnes had the distinct … Continue reading
Dealing with corroded fittings
By Paul DeGuiseppi, MACS manager of service training The Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s blog has been honored as the best business to business blog in the Automotive Aftermarket by the Automotive Communications Awards and the Car Care Council Women’s Board! … Continue reading
Endorse Me
en·dorse /enˈdôrs/ Verb Declare one’s public approval or support of. Recommend (a product) in an advertisement. Synonyms indorse – approve – sanction – confirm – back by Jacques Gordon Last month I found an old Rolodex hiding at the back … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive training, Uncategorized
Tagged #air conditioning, #MACS Member, #Macs worldwide
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Reporting Counterfeit Parts
by Jacques Gordon You can help stop the spread of counterfeit parts. Soon there will be a new tab on the home page of the MACS website (www.macsw.org) called “Counterfeit Product Reports.” This will be on the public section of … Continue reading
Download the May 2013 issue of MACS ACtion Magazine
Download the May 2013 issue of ACtion Magazine The Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s blog has been honored as the best business to business blog in the Automotive Aftermarket by the Automotive Communications Awards and the Car Care Council Women’s Board! … Continue reading
Reporting Counterfeit Parts
by Jacques Gordon In response to our blog about counterfeit parts, BVA Oils has notified us of another counterfeit. This time it’s mineral oil masquerading as POE compressor oil. Maybe it’s a good idea for everyone to share what they … Continue reading
