Category Archives: Refrigerants

2018 MACS Service Information Survey

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) was organized to serve the mobile air conditioning industry. MACS’ charter and mission are communication and education. To achieve these goals, the Society has developed training programs and coordinated information between the air conditioning … Continue reading →

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Seeking yf

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

By Steve Schaeber, MACS Manager of Service Training MACS has been tracking refrigerant use by vehicle manufacturers for quite some time and, as expected for the 2018 model year, we have seen a few more manufacturers choose to change over … Continue reading →

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Would you like to have refrigerant charge amounts and oil specs in the palm of your hand?

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

Join the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide as a paid member and you’ll have access to our MACS mobile A/C diagnostics app with the MOTOR information refrigerant and oil specs ready to access through your mobile device! Watch the … Continue reading →

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MACS to Hold Free Section 609 Certification Class at 2018 Training Event

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide will provide a free Section 609 certification class for up to 100 professional automotive technicians on Friday, February 16 at 1 p.m. EST at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center 8101 World … Continue reading →

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Our struggle with compressor oil

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

January February 2018 ACTION Magazine One of the most troubling situations a shop technician faces is not being able to find critical service information needed to properly diagnose and repair a vehicle. This could be anything from torque specs and … Continue reading →

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MACS reminds the aftermarket to be aware of changes to Section 609 requirements in 2018

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

Technicians who service mobile A/C systems and distributors who sell refrigerant need to be aware of new regulations effective on January 1, 2018 concerning the requirement of technicians to be Section 609 certified.   The final rule published November 2016 … Continue reading →

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Flooded vehicle dangers-Nov/Dec ACTION magazine

Posted on November 1, 2017 by

Far more important than the automotive service world, floods related to Hurricane Harvey,  Irma, Jose and Maria have been responsible for taking dozens of lives and destroying the homes of thousands of citizens living in Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Puerto … Continue reading →

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MACS Worldwide members can train their employees with MACS help

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

For many years the Society has published a monthly technical newsletter called the MSR (MACS Service Reports). If you’re a MACS member, then you’re probably familiar with receiving the MSR in your mailbox each month or online in your email. … Continue reading →

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After January 1, 2018, Section 609 certification is required to purchase refrigerant

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

Please be aware after January 1, 2018 a Section 609 certification card will be required to purchase R-12, R-134a, or R-1234yf cylinders of 2 pounds or more. Distributors will be required to keep records of certified technicians purchasing refrigerant. Click … Continue reading →

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Can you afford the fines for not complying with Section 609 certification?

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

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 basis, based on many factors outlined in EPA’s penalty calculation … Continue reading →

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