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1. Once our cold weather tests were complete the compressors were removed from each vehicle to measure how much oil was in the compressor As expected the Caravan with the low slung compressor had more oil than the Ranger The Caravan s compressor contained nearly 4 ounces of oil after the system was overfilled with 8 ounces of oil The Ranger s compressor on the other hand held only 2 ounces after the RAS Ed el A performance test can be simple how well does it cool 28 ACmron January February 2012 8 ounce overfill The additional oil was distributed throughout the system coating the walls of lines and components and reducing their ability to exchange heat Once the weather warmed up we began the second portion of testing Removing all the extra oil added during the cold tests was impossible and our testing would have to start with partially overfilled systems Different starting points were required based on the amounts poured out of the compressors at the end of the cold tests Because more oil was removed from the Caravan it meant starting at factory fill plus 4 ounces the Ranger would start at factory fill plus 6 ounces Performance testing was completed once both vehicles were again at factory fill plus 8 ounces k T ue WA CK 7 ENIM n4 A ur 5 4 E ro P J The Caravan gave back about half of the overfill amount To understand the results let s look at the vehic
2. 2 500 scholarship to Michele Perez of Half Moon Bay California or many shops and small distributors Behr Hella trend of increasing on board computer controls and joint and their four year old North American service ventures were formed in many markets Behr Hella North America began in 2005 concentrating at first on the heavy duty truck market but quickly expanding into light vehicles and passenger cars organization may be the largest company you ve never heard of That s because many of their OEM parts install where they are not easily seen often The Georgia based service subsidiary Behr Hella Service within cooling modules or behind a dashboard However NAFTA was formed in 2007 to concentrate specifically on the both German based parent companies are international Dodd Lu HCM MED qe aftermarket 1s anything that 1s not mass produced for an OEM said Torsten Waldheim managing director of Behr America Service Parts including special applications He also noted that by 2010 the company had achieved significant growth through expanding its offerings from the initial HD and European lines into components for Asian brands as well Roland Grimm head of product management for Behr Hella Service defined the company s market position as providing high quality products at a higher price with excellent service While they continue to expand the light vehicle product lines Grimm noted that they also see growth in the HD m
3. Eliminates mold mildew amp bacteria from mobile A C systems amp cabin interiors Removes offensive amp harmful odors naturally Convenience of AC amp DC power with programmable timer Safely completes most jobs in only 20 minutes 38 ACr on January February 2012 cliplight com VISIT US AT BOOTH 304 Reader Reply No 113 ASSOCIATION NEWS MACS board member attends CIAAR In early November Mike Dawson of TCCI Manufacturing attended the China International Auto Air conditioning and Refrigeration CIAAR exhibition in Shanghai His attendance bolstered the friendly cooperation between the 774 two organizations At the nbbon cutting Mike was introduced as a MACS Board member and in a brief address he noted the continued growth and success of the CIAAR expo He invited everyone to the s ae S aunt uk MACS Convention and Trade Show in January Organizer Kim Yang responded with his thanks and noted that several companies had already been recruited to exhibit in Las Vegas Evarts Tremaine Flicker Insurance posts new website for MACS members MACS members can save on all types of business and personal property insurance with Evarts Tremaine Flicker Insurance MACS members can now learn about available insurance plans by visiting the ETC MACS member website at www etfco com macs MACS honored with two Automotive Communications Awartls MACS Worldwide has been honored with two Au
4. FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AIR AEN SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL 1 auary February 20 WWW matsw ortj January February 2012 www macsw org B FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING AND COOLING SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL HEATING UP A COOLING AFTERMARKET REFRIGERANT Olt WHAT YOU CAN T SEE CAN WARM YOU 2011 Pioneer Award HONOREES DEPARTMENTS Cooling Corner 16 Association News 38 Virtual View 18 Obituary 39 News amp Updates 20 uick Check 40 Membershop Profile 36 New Products amp Services 41 Outlook Under The Southern Cross Andrew Fiffick b Ken Newton 12 Expansion Valve Leonard s Law Jim Taylor 8 Keith Leonard Esq 14 Technically RELAY ted Last Watch Paul DeGuiseppi 10 Elvis Hoffpauir A MACS Tech Help Number MACS Members please note The phone number for technical help is 866 502 0068 On the cover On the cover A soon to It is available Mon Fri 8 a m 5 p m Central time 4 ACrioN January February 2012 be tested vehicle awaits IL attention in Behr s Troy Michigan climatic test chamber Andy Fiffick MACS Chairman st is reliance on the integrity strength ability surety etc of a person or thing confidence After viewing all of the negative press Internet and broadcast journalism about our industry I often wonder if we can ever do anything to earn the motoring public s trust and change our industry s image I often discuss ways to improve our industry s ima
5. aS W E WR compressed air centers greater than i u 10cm in the entire core Reader Reply No 159 16 ACron January February 2012 Virtual V AE PRT h A be d Link prem Wiki answers com Q How much _ p it cost to freon This link appeared after a search representing how a beginner might go about finding out the basics or necessary items to do a driveway recharge How much will it cost Wikianswers is part of Answers com a site styling itself the world s leading Q amp A site Registered members can post a question and somebody else with the knowledge will post the answer Being a wiki others can change or add to the original answer at any time This question was originally posted under the topic Mercury Monterey and then cross referenced to HVAC There 1s no apparent citation of dates for the question or the answer Q How much does it cost to replace Freon A Freon R12 is a refrigerant that started being phased out in the early 90s The last I knew it was selling for about 50 00 a pound and a car usually takes about 2 pounds So a simple evacuation then recharge may cost about 150 00 This however probably wouldn t include diagnosis of the reason why it needs recharging in the first place i e a leak so replacing alone will most likely lead to another trip to the garage to charge it and actually find the leak If the car is 1992 or newer it will alm
6. neglected cooling systems blend door problems or metering valve issues Who thinks about oil charge If excessive oil is the cause some may say I can rely on my trusted recovery machine to extract any extra oil during system service but in many cases it isn t true We thought it was time to experiment with excessive oil in a system to see the real world effects on cooling performance Our plan was to account for oil movement due to gravity by using vehicles with both a high mount and a low mount compressor The high mount choice was a 2003 Ford Ranger which uses an orifice tube and mechanical clutch fan The low mount compressor was on a 2007 Dodge Caravan with a TXV electric cooling fans and rear air conditioning system The recovery recycle charging station in use meets J2788 specifications and its gauges were checked for accuracy its scale 26 ACrTion January February 2012 calibrated and the oil bottles emptied before we started The unit also had a recent filter change and vacuum pump oil service As expected the low mount compressor on the Caravan held more oil than the top mounted unit on the Ranger The first round of tests were performed in December and it was cold outside The shop was between 66 F and 69 F with very low humidity This was part of the plan the method to our madness was the simple fact that many major underhood jobs and collision repairs happen during the winter months The A C system wi
7. Ford Ranger OT system with mechanical fan dli Amou Ambient Temp amp Humidity eh 75 120 22 39 22 38 Interior Left 0 Center Duct 43 42 Tem p F When the high and low side pressures for both vehicles were compared to their respective service information the majority of the readings were within the desired range The few readings that were minimally outside the range s may not raise a red flag to a technician The purpose of our experiment was to determine the impact of a refrigerant oil overcharge The temperature readings obtained during the performance tests indicate a tendency for inadequate cooling during higher outside temperatures A C system operation is obviously more common in hot weather along with additional customer scrutiny Even when overfilled with refrigerant oil both test vehicles met their A C performance targets in cool ambient temperatures but were well outside specification provided inadequate cooling in warmer conditions This clearly illustrates the need for caution during off season vehicle A C service There is no magic solution for knowing what was previously placed in the system and the oil drain bottle cannot accurately gauge an oil overcharge Performance tests in cool conditions are Figure 1 2003 Ford Ranger OT system with mechanical fan Amount over go 53 xd Interior Left Temp F Table 2 not absolute and require careful interpretation Carefull
8. Stock Huge Inventory Accumulators Condensers Receiver Driers Evaporators Expansion Valves Hoses amp Fittings Orifice Tubes Filters Seal Kits New amp Rebuilt Clutches We can rebuild any compressor or clutch assembly 1 day turn around Technical assistance available whether you buy from us or not Over 40 Years Exp 25 Year MACS Member AIR PARTS 1133 N Magnolia Avenue Ocala FL 34475 800 223 7167 Please visit my son s websites nostalgicairparts com Jeepair com Reader Reply No 6 20 ACmon January February 2012 refrigerant R 134a which does not meet new EU rules as regards its global warming potential The selection of 1234yf is the result of a process conducted under the auspices of the Society of Automotive Engineers which represents the interests of all groups involved in the automotive sector The Commission is investigating complaints alleging that Honeywell International Inc and E I du Pont de Nemours and Company have entered into anti competitive arrangements as regards the development of the new generation of refrigerants Specifically the Commission will investigate whether joint development licensing and production arrangements entered into between the two companies in relation to these refrigerants restrict competition on the markets Such behavior may infringe Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU and Article 53 of the EEA Agreement The Commission is also examini
9. Transducer Figure 4 Refrigerant Temperature Sensors g General Motors Volkswagen Remove the three mounting bolts Clutch Pressure JE ics shown in Figure 2 and remove the blower Switch motor Over 100 A C System Relays amp Modules Cube Relays 4 amp 5 Blade 30 40 Amp Rating Micro Relays 4 amp 5 Pin 30 40 Amp Rating Mini Relays 4 amp 5 Pin 30 40 Amp Rating For Toyota Lexus Specific For Acura Honda Specific For Chrysler Mini Van Cooling Fans 07 96 GM Power Module 5 Pin Mini Ford CCRM Constant Control Run Module 5 Pin Bosch w o Shroud Figure 2 4 Pin Mini 5 Pin Mini 5 Pin Micro The new replacement blower motor and fan assembly P N 87103 04043 supersedes all previously 1ssued part Chrysler Mini Vans Chrysler Mini Vans numbers Radiator amp Radiator amp Condenser Install the new blower motor and three Condenser Fan Control mounting bolts shown in Figure 2 and Fem eongo connect the 2 pin blower motor connector and the two clips shown in Figure 1 2450 Handley Ederville Road Fort Worth TX 76118 USA Lastly reconnect the battery negative Tel 817 589 1212 Email sales santech com Web http www santech com cable and confirm the blower motor operates correctly without the presence of noise before returning the vehicle to the customer Reader Reply No 60 40 ACmow January February 2012 NEW PRODUCTS amp SERVICES improves
10. a particular issue law or problem you would like to see addressed in a future column please contact me at KLeonard LeonardSciolla com or Leonard Sciolla Hutchison Leonard amp Tinari LLD 215 567 1530 DATES Cooling Corne b at A A y X Not skin i You ve just received your new radiator and Center are about to begin the removal and replacement TENERE TEE on your customer s vehicle Pulling the shiny Y m Wi Mirer r reereeeeas new unit out of the box you look it over and BOVEM BULL OD read the installation instructions Everything looks Go and you re ready to begin E URNA eae E MINN rer fee eee here mm J MH ymmo LLLLILLLLILILIILIIIIIIIIIIIfII22 installation Great rr TRU nnnm FEST i But what if you open the box and some EN EIS TN NM TIG e EE of the radiator fins look like they re going in Reject m air se are ripped the opposite direction Or there appear to be from the core due to removal of braze brazing marks on the front of the radiator frame What i ticall table and what dn AAA AAA i peri cosme 7 y acceptable and what 111 1 Bis vorm BRUN TN sho e rejected nz AVN TT ies M The heating and cooling engineers at Delphi Flux Missing Stained core AAA T IT ORT PETIT nis T E in ii iia EM AL d J MI Product amp Service Solutions recently developed YN Pu VA VAVAVAVAVAVAV AWAY AVAVAY VAYAN MII
11. ball joint magnetic mount The LED6W GNM provides high output white work area illumination equal to a 50 watt halogen lamp The magnetic base CC LL d provides 100 lbs of gripping force and attaches to any ferrous metal MANUFACTURING L L C surface UNITED IN QUALITY The new unit is waterproof shock and impact resistant and able to ASKFORQUE COM SALES QUE PRODUCTS COM 972 731 9494 withstand the rigors of outdoor use The ABS housing and polycarbonate Reader Reply No 18 lens protect the LED lamp assembly ACrioN January February 2012 41 NEW PRODUCTS amp SERVICES wait for days before getting the car repaired Invented and produced in Italy the patented Magic Adapter kit allows use of standard or alternate hoses for A C repair Repairs are now easier and more profitable Don t Spend Another Dime Marketing or Advertising Your Auto Repair Business Until You Read This If You Want to Make More Money From Your Auto Repair Business Then This Could Be The Most Important Information You Will Ever Read Find Out How To Get the Free Report and my 1 000 Guarantee Dear Shop Owner How would you like to double your income from your auto service business Are you frustrated and tired of wasting money on advertising that just doesn t work Would you like to increase your car count and get more new customers and referrals in a month than most shops get all year Would it help i
12. can be watered down considerably VASA still has just under 300 members and the vast majority of those are people with grey hair or no hair at all and a heightened sense of loyalty a quality hard to find in the younger generation Now 300 members might not seem a lot to you but remember that Australia s entire population 1s roughly the same as America s top nine cities And I remind you that American has 275 cities with a 12 ACmow January February 2012 Under the Southern Cross population in excess of 100 000 so you can begin to understand the scale of what I m on about This trend away from structured social interaction is universal You can blame any number of things The Internet cops most of the blame along with apathy selfishness and a hedonistic streak in society generally The local scout troop has lost its numbers if indeed any still exist and so too has the school parents and citizens associations trade unions and every other committee and association you like to name Against this rather dismal background VASA is holding its own It might be small but it has incredible power VASA is your modern David of the biblical fable The current Directors led by Adelaide workshop owner Ian Stangroome believe that if VASA did not exist the industry would lose any clout it might have in the setting of regulations training standards and workshop professionalism So Ian came up with a growth strategy which the Di
13. components are stored in a rugged plastic carrying case For more information about the TP 8646 Optimax Jr EZ Shot A C Kit visit www tracerline com R R No 107 F CE norm i rape ire Omega Environmental Technologies invites you to Booth 605 at the MACS Trade Show The company will be releasing their new Heavy Duty and Off Road Illustrated and Applications catalog plus new Alpha by Omega products in our booth No 218 at the MACS Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada January 18 20 2012 R R No 106 Tracerline s new kit The Tracerline TP 8646 Optimax Jr EZ Shot A C Kit is a complete Also be sure to check out their new VinScanner application for iPod iPhone and iPad devices as well as the enhancements to their web site including a new search engine for HD and off road vehicles R R No 108 leak detection kit that makes 1t easy for technicians to spot all air conditioning leaks quickly and efficiently The kit features the Optimax Jr cordless compact LED flashlight with an inspection range of up to 6 feet Also included in the kit are the EZ Shot dye injection gun with hose and Send information on your new product or service to jt macsw org All releases may be edited and publication does not constitute endorsement by MACS Worldwide Your coolest choice for no idle systems is Bergstrom Bergstrom pioneered battery powered no i
14. e o For the use in automotive air conditioners H C 134a and inhalation evacuate individual to air and contact ghly fit re y xxm JUANI re BVA HYBID Oil 68 is specifically formulated for Hybrid Vehicles It is packaged under a nitrogen blanket into a steel container to ensure maximum dryness Water spec is 50 PPM sies rer Moreira Do not inhale PM m POR OIN UN RUM vomiting Seek medical attention PRO UMAC 46 is a specially designed lubricants developed for use wit1234 YF PRO UMAC 46 s packaged under a nitrogen blanket to ensure a vry dry product UMAC 46 Do not inhale In case of ingestion drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting Seek medica attention UNIVERSAL COMPRESSOR OIL Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing In case of contact with skin flush for 15 minutes with water FOR USE WITH 1234YF amp 134A rritation persists contact physican In in eyes flush for 15 minutes and seek medical attention In case of inhalation evacuate individual to air and contact physican verona sn J MMMMNIUNINUUE BVA OILS T WIXOM MI 48393 BVA Phone 800 231 3376 248 348 4920 Fax 248 348 2684 www bvaoils com info bvaoils com Reader Reply No 99 ACrioN January February 2012 23 Refrigerant Oil What you cant see can warm you by Eugene Talley and Matt Dixon Assistant Professors of Automotive Technology SIU Carbondale Illinois hat superhero s power woul
15. preceding factors but that 1s plain not or that is even downright ugly While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder I think that most people would not say stylish when describing the Volkswagen Beetle And it 15 likely that even fewer people would describe the Beetle with the same affection for its appearance that they would use in describing the appearance of a Porsche 911 Yes they are in two distinctively different classes of cars but remember that performance is one of the key factors that consumers consider when buying a car The Beetle was sold in the United States from after World War II through 1979 before being resurrected in 1998 From 2002 to 2010 over 308 000 Beetles were sold in the United States Thus it has been a popular car despite its looks I have previously examined the popularity of certain cars in the United States since World War II From 1948 through 1978 the best selling car in America almost every year was the Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Caprice In the 1980s the Ford Escort and Ford Taurus and the Chevrolet Cavalier and Chevrolet Celebrity were best sellers I am fairly certain that few buyers of those vehicles purchased those cars because the cars were stylish On the other hand does an attractive car for its time period mean that it will be a good vehicle overall satisfying more than one of a car buyer s considerations for selecting a vehicle Sports cars are often viewed as the hottest looking
16. s using what many MACS members know as a secondary loop system and the heat exchanger or chiller made by Behr was on display Additionally this Volt system operates on an as needed basis controlled by a variety of computer signals The Volt s chiller is palm sized but delivers adequate coolant cooling when necessary We asked one of the host engineers about the development of secondary loop systems both in general and with regard to cabin climate control With such a system all the refrigerant could be kept under the hood allowing use of alternate chemicals and a smaller charge as well They are under study he said but one stumbling block is how to dehumidify the cabin air for defrosting the windshield Other interesting products were on display as well The company furnishes the charge air cooler for the supercharged Corvette and a unit was available to handle We were assured that although the air coolers appear relatively small they are more than adequate for the task Heating up a cooling aftermarket The market growth smiled and shook his head slowly Those costs are gone We did of hybrid and electric learn a lot though vehicles has brought Down the road many opportunities and challenges to suppliers and the coming addition of idle stop or stop start systems on The company stands ready to meet coming challenges from the vehicle manufacturers The growing concerns of increased fuel effic
17. 15 per can in retail outlets R 12 is still available one reputable supplier lists a single 12 oz can at 29 just under 40 Ib and 30 Ib tanks for 675 equivalent to 22 50 per pound The primary faults here are that the information is extremely vague and because nothing ever dies on the Internet probably out of date on the pricing as well Having read this reply the owner may think himself well informed when in fact he has learned nothing of value A GLCOLLE kew MACS Meiers ME cooles FGULULU HEL S d al e MAGS UOS NA EU opens antitrust proceedings on 1234y The European Commission has opened antitrust proceedings concerning agreements between Honeywell and DuPont for the development of a new refrigerant for air conditioning systems in cars It 1s also investigating whether Honeywell may hold and abuse a dominant position over the refrigerant that has been announced as a suitable replacement for the existing global refrigerant which no longer meets environmental protection standards The opening of proceedings means that the Commission will examine the case as a matter of priority It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation A new refrigerant known as 1234yf which is intended for use in future car air conditioning systems was announced as a suitable global replacement for the previous A C PARTS COMPRESSORS CARS TRKS BIG TRKS OFF ROAD 1000 s Of New OE New Generic amp Rebuilts In
18. Andy there are three golden rules 1 First and most importantly fix the car right the first time 2 Charge a fair price 3 Make sure the client is happy Fixing a car right to us is a matter of pride I don t care if it takes an hour three hours or three days The car better be repaired right Andy says with determination Making a client happy sounds simple on the surface but is probably the most involved inclusive and hardest thing to do Making a client happy starts with the initial phone call Advising the client is an important aspect of client satisfaction When you meet them at the counter discuss the needs of the vehicle says Andy We need to check and price the vehicle work properly We advise the client on what they need or don t need We finish the vehicle on time and clean Writing the thank you notes goes along with all of this If you make a client happy he or she keeps coming back We look at a client as being a member of our family Andy explains I believe we should have a relationship with our clients just like they do with their butcher hairdresser tax accountant attorney priest or any other professional in their lives It s one of mutual respect I respect what your vehicle needs and you respect what I need to do to perform that job We know how to take care of you and you trust us That s why we have second or third generation families as clients There s no 36 ACrtion Janu
19. I has manufacturing sites in Ningbo China and Decatur Illinois for designing and manufacturing heavy duty compressors and clutches for the mobile air conditioning and refrigeration industries The company supplies product for the heavy and medium duty truck military vehicle specialty vehicle bus agricultural and construction equipment and transport refrigeration markets Denso Corporation has announced the formation of a new aftermarket division based at the company s headquarters in Kartya Aichi Japan The announcement was made at the recent AAPEX show Until now the company had 30 aftermarket companies worldwide these companies will now be coordinated under one division A spokesman for the new Denso Aftermarket Business Unit noted that it establishes a structure where the aftermarket is operated as an independent business entity apart from our original equipment business Industry Briefs The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation NATEF President Bill Kersten has announced plans for his retirement effective March 2012 He will remain as president until next March to complete current projects Trish Serratore has been named his successor e TTAC Parts Corporation of Mesquite Texas has announced that Wayne Malone has joined its inside sales and customer service team Wayne brings over 23 years of mobile A C experience to the job n November the Car Care Council Women s Board presented a
20. MiST from damage A standard cord plug magic Adapter offers fast UView Ultraviolet Systems provides simple connection to any announces changes to the MiST outlet or extension cord without a l Custom hoses for specific models transformer View the entire line of vehicle deodorizing solution This Magnalight LED products at www are very expensive and not always new formula effectively attacks and available on the dealer s shelves for magnalight com R R No 102 immediate delivery The end user is forced to pay high costs and also to eliminates odors caused by bacteria and mold in the vehicle It features a new fresh scent and provides a cleaner and healthier driving environment This new scented solution continues and builds MiST system s role as a healthy value added service that benefits technicians and consumers alike It s available now ask for product no 590250 R R No 101 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS e Custom compressor configurations for your specific design needs Counter Clockwise QP31 Models Specially Tooled Heads Unique Electrical Connectors Low Volume Capabilities J ka 1 e Consolidation of models to reduce your inventory and save dollars Larson Electronics Magnalight has Visit us at the MACS Trade Show in Las Vegas released a new LED work light January 17 20 2012 Booth 320 with a 20 inch long bendable goose neck and double
21. RE DATE SECURITY CODE Contributions or gifts to MACS Worldwide are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes Dues payments may be deductible by members as an ordinary and necessary business expense ACrioN January February 2012 31 by Marion J Posen MACS VP Sales and Marketing he Mobile Air Conditioning Industry Pioneer Award was originally established by the International Mobile Air Conditioning Association IMACA in 1988 In 2003 the Mobile Air Conditioning Society MACS Worldwide assumed the role of continuing the tradition of recognizing individuals who have made outstanding career contributions to the mobile A C and heat transfer industry On Thursday January 19 2012 the Mobile Air Conditioning Industry Pioneer Award will be presented to these three individuals at the MACS Worldwide Delphi Keynote Luncheon during the MACS 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show All three Pioneer Award honorees are participants in the 2012 MACS Trade Show please stop by their booths and congratulate them Carlos J Coll Carlos J Coll was born in Ponce Puerto Rico on October 25 1954 In 1976 he graduated from the University of South Florida with a B A in marketing In 1979 he obtained his J D degree from the Inter American University Law School in Puerto Rico Fluent in both Spanish and English he practiced business law for eight years He is currently learning Mandari
22. ains MACS manager of service training Paul DeGutseppi Purify cabin air MACS provides training on demand at the request of interested repair facilities and will hold a limited number of scheduled classes around the country and in Canada in 2012 Please visit the online training calendar at Www macsw org under the training topic for the most current list of scheduled clinics To learn more about scheduling a MACS mobile A C traming clinic please contact Marion Posen at 215 631 7020 ext 304 or e mail macsworldwide macsw org ONONO HIGH MACS members can now save money on payment processing TSYS Merchant Solutions 1s offering exclusive savings to help reduce your cost of doing business MACS members will be part of an exclusive payment processing program to include Dedicated account management team Additional merchant procession services including debit card acceptance and check verification and guarantee services Free online statements and account access Members of MACS can contact a TSYS Merchant Solutions consultant at 888 749 7860 or visit tsysmerchantsolutions com assoc gen TSYS joins the MACS Worldwide benefits menu which also includes discounts from Cintas FedEX Yellow Freight HP Computers Thrifty Rental Car Mass Marketing health insurance and Evarts Tremaine Flicker business insurance including workman s compensation quickly amp effectively C CLIPLIGH THEPURIFIER FRESH AIR OZONE MACHINE
23. anuary February 2012 125 mph A set of adjustable dynamometer rollers in the floor allow operation of multi axle as well as light duty vehicles On the day of our visit an unnamed company was testing an unidentified product on a big blue class 8 tractor The chamber was set to 110 F at 45 percent humidity with a light breeze think midsummer in Louisiana The truck was being heat conditioned for about three hours At the end of that period the test item would be started and its performance evaluated A few guesses at the nature of the product under test were met with polite smiles but no answers that s the way the game 1s played While good science produces good test results the chamber staff noted that there can be occasional surprises too For example while once testing a moving component for proper operation in cold temperatures they discovered that it worked properly but became too noisy when operating That problem was fixed through a minor redesign and the component retested Walkabout The headquarters building has a large product display area and attendees had time to stroll and learn about some of the new technology and products from the companies One item shown was particularly interesting and raised some other questions as well It s well known that the Chevrolet Volt uses a fluid loop to cool the battery pack s what isn t so well known 1s how the coolant 1s cooled The answer 1s by the refrigerant system it
24. arket due to increasing demands on engine cooling systems from fuel and emission regulations The list of available radiators condensers evaporators heater cores giants with extensive contracts as suppliers to many global car and truck producers The company held a press day in mid October at the Behr America technical center in Troy Michigan and took that opportunity to re introduce itself to the aftermarket Both members of the joint venture have long and respectable histories of product development and innovation Behr began manufacturing radiators over 100 years ago and naturally grew into making components for all forms of heat exchange including many years later air conditioning Hella developed its reputation through both lighting and electronics and today provides modules and controllers to vehicle manufacturers as well as custom designed lighting components fans actuators and blowers continues to grow with a particular focus now on Asian marques Distributors and WD s will be pleased to find You Can Never Be Too Sensitive About Leaks The CERLIN PRO Alert 2791 This award winning electronic refrigerant leak detector utilizes a state of the art infrared sensor for enhanced sensitivity and long life It features a user selectable three position sensitivity switch to minimize false triggering while allowing for easy diagnosis of small medium and large leaks Powered by a long life rechargeable NiMH battery Cert
25. ary February 2012 pressure If you come in for an oil change and I notice you re going to need a transmission service in another 30 000 miles I m going to tell you If you need it today I m going to tell you But I m not going to make things up just to hit numbers His next tip treat your employees right All of the Rad Air technicians are paid by the hour unlike many other facilities where there is a commission structure or a quota in place dependent upon the number and types of repairs performed Andy is also active in a number of service and trade organizations and has been a member of MACS Worldwide since 1987 He finds a lot of value in his MACS membership being a member of MACS allows me to stay in tune with the changes in the industry and react to them in a very timely manner Attending the training available at the conventions it is second to none and very affordable and being able to also see all of our vendors and new equipment at the same venue is an added benefit I also learn just as much from my fellow technicians and business owners during the convention social events I simply cannot pass up the learning opportunity during the MACS convention and trade show Andy says What does Andy still have on his list to accomplish His short answer is to have his business survive at the same level for other 36 years He says Business is changing so fast that I feel that we never have enough training nor enough new equi
26. bruary 2012 elevated temperatures and pressures New features on this valve include customization choose what best fits your application numerous connection options with copper tube attachments robust valve bodies made from DuPont Zytel Plus to resist hot coolant other hot fluids and aggressive chemicals and long wearing low friction valve stems For more information about the new heater valve contact Bill Gordon at BGordon bergstrominc com R R No 105 Errecom s new oil and dye for R1234yf Locating leaks and lubricating A C systems with R 1234yf requires special service considerations That s why Errecom from Corzano Italy has announced a new A C oil and U V dye for R 1234yf to conduct specific maintenance and service on these systems and to meet the unique requirements of today s vehicles A C systems Errecom chemical additives for R 1234yf are available in different sizes one shot cartridges and bottles and always very safe for the A C compressor and the recovery units Errecom is one step forward in developing exciting and innovative products designed to meet the needs of today s automotive operation Please visit our website www errecom it and come visit us NEW PRODUCTS amp SERVICES coupler an 8 oz BigEZ universal dye cartridge treats up to 64 vehicles an 8 oz spray bottle of Glo Away dye cleaner plus fluorescence enhancing glasses and underhood labels All these
27. d be best for fixing vehicles Would it be psychic clairvoyance X ray vision or maybe just the patience of a saint In the area of automotive air conditioning diagnosis any of these would be helpful Fantasy won t make such powers a reality especially the patience Reality grounds the competent technician with a working knowledge of system operation decent service information and hopefully an accurate recovery recycling recharging RRR station Refrigerant oil charge 1s a fuzzy often imprecise science There 1s often much we don t know and can t see and what can t be seen can warn you So how would the refrigerant oil charge ever become wrong Let s review some of the ways Has the system ever been opened or have any components been replaced Has a previous collision provided a new condenser Has a compressor ever been installed and if so was it shipped dry or full of oil Did the installer drain and measure what came out of the old compressor Was the correct type and quantity of oil installed and did the measurement units get properly converted Was the level of the recovery machine oil drain bottle observed Was the proper service information used Did someone install an off the shelf product on their own Hopefully the point is made our knowledge about actual refrigerant oil charge is often limited The possible causes for A C performance concerns include incorrect refrigerant charge obstructed airflow faulty fans
28. dial and joystick controller situated on the center console Unfortunately the iDrive was very hard for drivers to use to control systems such as the heat and air conditioning in the car and BMW was slow to respond to driver complaints about the system At its most recent awards program eCityofStyle picked the following five cars as the most stylish and gave each of them an Auto Style Award 1 the 2012 Hyundai Veloster 2 the BMW 6 senes 3 the Fiat 500 4 the Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG and 5 the Range Rover Evoque Though it is certainly no guarantee of the predicted reliability of any of those vehicles earlier this year Consumer Reports ranked Mercedes Benz and BMW among the least reliable automakers while Hyundai was ranked sixth among the thirteen automakers listed in the grading report Since cars were first introduced to the roads inventors have come up with 1deas that they thought would enhance the appeal of the vehicle One very early example is the 1899 Horsey Horseless which featured the wooden head of a horse on the front of the car The inventor claimed that such a head would fool real horses on the road and make them less afraid of the car Not a lot of horse sense in that idea 9 Remember that laws are constantly changing and are often not uniform throughout the United States Do not place unqualified reliance on the information in this article Always contact legal counsel for detailed advice If you have
29. dle systems Our full line of NITE systems gives you the highest cooling capacity Bergstrom has over 60 years in the HVAC business So we ll be there down the road That s some cool reassurance AV 7 E 9 PHOENIX A Division of Bergstrom Inc www iowntheNITE com 866 204 8570 Reader Reply No 17 ACrioN January February 2012 45 Last Watch he digital edition of MACS award winning ACTION magazine debuted with the September October issue distributed to 30 000 mobile A C and engine cooling professionals worldwide Hopefully you have had the opportunity to examine the first f Elvis Hoffpauir couple of issues but in case you haven t there are reasons you should The first browser based U S magazine was launched in October 2001 Since that time and particularly in recent years more and more publishers have seen the benefits of this technology MACS works with INxtbook Media to produce the digital edition of ACTION and Nxtbook points out the following key benefits of the technology At the top of my list is searchability Looking for something specific Use the built in search feature to find your keyword or phrase anywhere in the publication Archiving 1s another great advantage of the digital magazine Issues can easily be saved to your hard drive to be accessed later With the power of the Web digital magazines can feature bonus content including audio video and animation that add new dimens
30. e who understands The VASA c6 99 team are it a fantastic organisation and great networkers We have been financial members for 15 years Steve McCarthy in New Zealand You just cannot put a monetary value on meeting other professionals and listening to their views Learning that there 1s more to the industry than your own little world and finding where you fit in can be very rewarding Peter Stubley now a technical trade teacher Networking has provided us with great contacts many of whom have also become good friends VASA members know how to enjoy themselves too Paul and Carolyn Henderson in New South Wales The benefits of being a member of VASA are knowing you are part of a national organisation with knowledge and values that are for the good of the whole air conditioning industry Keith Davis in Western Australia Where do I join Keith N Leonard Esquire e British author Jonathan Swift To Travels among other writings was quoted as having said Vanity is a mark of humility rather than of pride In a recent consumer survey the most important factors that people consider in choosing a new vehicle are quality safety price value fuel economy and performance A vehicle s appearance did not make that list Does that mean that a consumer will not allow vanity to determine the choice of a vehicle Will he or she pick a vehicle that satisfies one or more of the
31. en a classic performance item is not immune The French company Valeo recently announced that after acquiring a British technology company they plan to become the first automotive supplier to offer a range of electric superchargers All this electro drive is nice enough and it wouldn t be there if the designers and engineers didn t think it had some benefit One benefit of driving a component say a coolant pump or compressor through a wire is that its speed or duty cycle can be easily controlled Only run the unit at full speed when you need to and perhaps at half speed when you don t The guess here is that most of what you ll see in your shop won t be motor problems in general motor technology 1s well developed and the products are robust Instead stop me if you ve heard this one before the problem will be in the control system The customer complaint it doesn t work may really mean it s not getting the right message and it s up to you to find out why As we all know from experience great engineering can be brought low by a corroded connector and the finest motor in the world won t operate if a control module makes a decision based on bogus information from a sensor Hybrids and EVs have brought us new and higher voltages in big orange clad wires but tracking the digital and low voltage signals 1n the control systems is becoming the key to a shop s success Knowledge 1s power but knowledge
32. f you could actually eliminate your competition Even that Big Box Price Cutting 800 Pound Gorilla that s got an advertising budget designed to squash you and actually drive you out of business If you answered yes to any of those questions this could be the most important information you have ever read In my Auto Cooling System and A C repair business suffered all the same problems that you re facing couldn t get a repair job unless was discounting my way to success spent boatloads of money on advertising in magazines newspapers val paks and flyers and every one of those ads got me the exact same results Nothing On top of that had competition that was eating my lunch Business was so tough that for months on end had to take money out of my personal savings account just to cover shop expenses It got to the point that was staring bankruptcy right in the eye was just about ready to give it all up until discovered some amazing marketing strategies to promote my service business was introduced to these tactics by a friend who worked with WARNING applications faster one of America s service companies These were simple inexpensive but highly effective strategies that started to deliver results almost instantly was finally able to stand out in the crowded market My phone began to ring off the hook got new customers and referrals that actually paid me the money knew was w
33. ge and gain trust by the motoring public with my coworkers and many of you at our annual convention I have come to the conclusion that there really isn t anything we can do as an organization to change the perception of our industry we just have to do it one on one with the client and individually in our shops Trust must be earned and given freely You cannot touch it or hold it in your hands You cannot buy or steal trust It can t be traded or transferred to someone else However trust is a very tangible asset of your business and shows up as profits at the end of the month It is a fact that businesses that are held in high regard and trusted by the public are worth more and are more profitable Therefore 1t would make sense for us to gain the trust of the motoring public let s take a look at what we may do to earn more trust First we must trust ourselves I see too many of us who do not This really amazes me because as a profession we have most likely paid our dues for a very long time Most of us started fixing things at a very early age We took things apart and figured out how they worked We fixed toys vacuum cleaners tricycles bicycles lawn mowers scooters and motorcycles We graduated to vehicles by the age of 12 or 14 I don t think that dentists lawyers or doctors started practicing their trade that early 1n life We continued our education in backyard garages high school vocational classes and vocational schools We
34. h wedding anniversary with his wife Annie and is the proud father of Francisco and Sophia Francisco graduated from Vanderbilt University and is currently working in New York City Daughter Sophia 1s a junior at the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Carlos notes My children are my most valuable accomplishment Reader Reply No 150 Grace Davis A native of Panama City Panama Grace Davis saw her future when she was young Early in my life I was exposed to different cultures which fascinated me so I decided to make international marketing my career I graduated from the University of Panama with a degree in business recalled Ms Davis During her early 9 administration career she worked in banking for both the National Bank of Paris and First Chicago When we moved to the United States 28 years ago my intention was to remain in banking but after looking for positions at large banks it proved to be a difficult task After many interviews I decided to look for different options using my knowledge of international banking I became an export manager for Rhino Products a manufacturer of agricultural implements in Dallas After Rhino sold to another group they relocated and I did Celebrating 34 years in business DTAC is a highly regarded name in the O E M market and currently manufactures more than 100 different models of heat cool systems for the off r
35. heir aftermarket product development arm for North and South American exports In a short amount of time more than 600 OEM quality compressors were developed for the A C aftermarket Mr Coll continued to develop close business relationships to complement the compressor line He said The aftermarket requires so many compressor alternatives I knew I had to search for other partners that could expand the UAC compressor line OnceI achieved this the strength of the UAC compressor program would help each of our partners to expand their businesses The market needed a supplier that could provide high quality aftermarket compressors In 2006 Mr Coll relocated the UAC facilities to Mansfield Texas The new 200 000 sq ft distribution center was customized to support UAC s growth In 2008 he was part of a team that acquired three compressor machining and assembly lines from Visteon s Connersville facility Mr Coll said The objective was to have access to aftermarket compressors that our current factories could not provide He continues to improve UAC s internal processes to be even more nimble and to react quickly to the changing market He believes that business is an ongoing cycle of learning and re development Universal Air Conditioning has been an active member of MACS since 1998 participating in and supporting the annual convention and trade show and other MACS programs Mr Coll recently celebrated his 30t
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37. ia required the Corvette to be fitted with a 305 V 8 which put out 180 horsepower Similarly the base engine for the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird was a 2 5 liter four cylinder engine producing 90 horsepower Not exactly the type of performance that would make the Camaro the Ford Mustang fighter that it was originally conceived to be in the 1960s Chrysler and Maserati got together to produce the Chrysler TC by Maserati in 1989 to 1991 Unfortunately what seemed like a good idea to produce an attractive vehicle resulted in an expensive Maserati LeBaron The vehicle only produced 141 horsepower in a V 6 engine and suffered from many mechanical problems necessitating the issuance of 53 service bulletins and multiple recalls In 1997 Chrysler tried again and came out with the Prowler which looked like a hotrod However the standard engine for the car was a 3 5 liter V 6 producing 250 horsepower And Style or Substance the car did not even have a manual transmission to ramp up the hotrod feel of the car So called luxury cars are not exempt from the look good bad ride syndrome either In 2001 Jaguar wanted to have a luxury model to compete against the BMW 3 series and the Mercedes Benz C class cars The Jaguar X Type produced that year turned out to be an English version of the Cadillac Cimarron and a financial loser for the company The 2002 BMW 7 series another attractive car came with iDrive a rotary
38. iency reduced emissions and the introduction of new powerplants all require existing technologies to be updated as well as the development of new efficient thermal management products Behr Hella is confident that they can build on past successes and achieve new ones for both the OEMs and the aftermarket 3 gasoline engines will add to the challenge One of the many new products is the storage evaporator one that holds sufficient refrigerant to provide A C cooling for about a minute even when the engine and compressor are off The technology also reduces the on time for an electric compressor on a hybrid or EV It s likely you ll be seeing more of these evaporators soon across all makes We also saw pictures of the company s A C service machine for the R 1234yf systems soon to appear in Europe The obvious question will it be available in North America We expect so they said Chatting about that new refrigerant led to a larger discussion of alternates and specifically CO for mobile A C systems What is the status of carbon dioxide R 744 systems in Europe It is dead there said one of our hosts The costs were too great WM P INN jp We had very much research involved in this for many years He NEW FROM BVA PRO Soph ee be Intp Mitte ole HYBRID amp ELECTRIC MOTOR skin eere Doce edad err rien Avoid contact with COMPRESSOR OIL water If imitation persists contact M
39. ified to meet new SAE J2791 standard for electronic refrigerant leak detectors With business in many countries both companies foresaw the gt Detects leaks down to 0 1 oz year gt Works with all refrigerants gt 1 000 hour sensor life gt High efficiency air sampling pump provides quicker response and clearing Field replaceable sensor and battery eliminate downtime gt NiMH battery provides over six hours of use between charges Detector also works with AC and DC power adapters The TP 9364 PRO Alert 2791 comes complete with infrared sensor replacement filters rechargeable NiMH battery AC power adapter DC power adapter with cigarette lighter plug and rugged carrying case TRACER PRODUCTS To learn more A Division of Spectronics Corporation ISO 9001 2008cERTIFIED company Call 1 800 641 1133 or visit www tracerline com Reader Reply No 5 ACrioN January February 2012 21 Heating up a cooling aftermarket the company has all its parts included in the Activant Epicor and WHI systems ACES and PIES data is under development and all the HD truck parts appear on HDX Into the wind No visit to the company s facility is complete without stepping into the climate chamber and the facility manager Fred Pumper took pains to defeat the term wind tunnel in describing it It s not a wind tunnel in the aerodynamic sense he noted For what we do we re only interested in airflow to about the B ce
40. in ny Pee VV AAT AAT VY JAVA UTR 1872920959099 UM MNT M AVAIT 17 PDA 9 l m SURINAME TU IB MI RU i Reject Any air SET This is due to material condition or set up problems on the machine a picture guide to inspecting your new radiator and knowing what is cosmetically acceptable and what is not Radiators are more fragile than other underhood parts and although suppliers take the strictest precautions when manufacturing it is normal to have some surface imperfections We ll present their guide in sections as space allows due to braze frame Pasa SEEE 13 FRPP REPO R ROGER AG AS JJ EOR RR MENN enn PANN h DPA anna TORO TOO be NEIN UNUM MOOD ih IN d d daa y bi ji WU ll J Il ll AUAM Jy ANY iii Leeman N PERSA BIA TRE ese ORI mm Accept Air centers are marked ig to m Si core frame but still operational This Accept Air centers not stretched is cosmetic only m RAN SNR NU Reject Core with black stains due to lack of flux during the braze process This defect can cause leaks Me OOOO ALUN edo m 1 Amm Tans Air u 109 off Manufacturing Corp Service Parts One Oc an 3 2 Reject Two u or more air centers are O 800 673 2446 Needs www transairmfg com wis compressed through their length I AMESES in any part of the core Also reject ae en OL pp L0 S any core with more than 20 areas of ZA
41. ing medium to large international customers who need to consolidate their purchases in the USA We created added value to these customers through exemplary customer service she said After 23 years of servicing the same niche market we have expanded our offerings and we now cover 82 countries and include other segments such as heavy duty trucks off road vehicles and school buses with the same criteria 99 as we began in 1989 excellent customer service Omega has been an active and supportive program member of MACS since 1992 and 1s always visible at the MACS Convention and Trade Show Her advice for those entering the mobile A C industry now is to shave perseverance don t let others tell you what you can or can t achieve Be actively involved and stay current in the technological changes taking place in our industry Grace lives in Dallas Texas with her husband Thom She has a daughter and 1s grandmother of two ec Her future includes the wish to start a non profit organization in my native Panama to teach micro business owners the basics of how to create and manage a profitable business As a person my goal 1s 9 to live a Christian life leading by example Wayne Rankin Wayne Rankin was born in San Francisco in 1950 and moved to Reno Nevada when he was 12 years old Wayne s dad bought an auto repair business there and Wayne began working in his father s shop Way
42. ions about things shown on the video as well as things he and the vehicle owner were told by shop personnel He wanted to make sure that in their end story events would be portrayed accurately so they wouldn t end up condemning someone who didn t deserve it He also wanted to make sure they would accurately expose the bad actors Over the next couple of days we had a few similar phone calls and things culminated with him inviting me to visit a Today Show production studio to view the video and provide commentary on it 10 ACrtion January February 2012 The following week an NBC hired car drove my wife and me to 30 Rockefeller Plaza The producer conducted a quick orientation I met another person who was participating Phil Reed from Edmunds com and the on camera reporter Jeff Rossen Into the studio we went After micing us up and taking a few test shots they started playing the video for Phil and me recording our comments along the way I could probably fill half this magazine with everything I could say about what I saw Since I can t do that I ll provide a pr cis All five dealers correctly diagnosed the faulty relay One left it at that The other four said the vehicle needed other items or services some having nothing at all to do with air conditioning One dealer actually said the compressor exploded The quotes to have these other services performed spanned a large range and reached as high as 2000 Remembe
43. ions to the reader s experience action 20111112 8 2 Tg Corer Eh Alton Magerira Yavembar iCar Follow the UAC logo gUAC to quality products at New Brand Proven Quality Find out at ar Ofte us comme alpha XFORGSE 0 ALES c DUE ACT 872720 Your Simple A C Solution In addition to looking for information our readers also shop for parts products tools equipment and services and most advertisements today include website URLs The digital magazine offers readers hot links directly to advertiser sites And last but not least digital magazines are green Every page you read online is a page that didn t go through the paper mill Digital content is king The more people use hand held mobile devices tablets smart phones etc the more important the access to digital content becomes Did you know 38 of mobile device users are making purchases through those devices Digital ACTION is one more way for the Mobile Air Conditioning Society to leverage technology to serve the informational needs of our members and the industry We encourage you to make the most of this resource aQ Elvis Hoffpauir Editor in Chief Car Car e You can reach Elvis at elvis macsw org 46 ACroNn January February 2012 Advertiser Index 1 800 Radiator amp A C Air Parts Inc en 20 Alroept 8 Behr Hella Bergstrom BVA Oils IMC 23 Johnson Manufacturing Company JustTheBestMarketi
44. it all for yourself here are the links to the reports Part 1 http on msnbc com pCKLgq Part 2 http on today com qL51kw Ken Newton CEO VASA f Labor the political party which currently runs Oz can lose more than 10 000 members between 2002 and 2010 what hope is there for a relatively tiny volunteer organisation representing aftermarket technicians working in air conditioning and electrics The dear old Labor party put itself under its own microscope at its national convention recently when it was revealed that paid up members were leaving the party like rats leaving a sinking ship with numbers nationally dropping from just under 50 000 to just under 40 000 in those few years Add to that the fact that most of those who stay on do so out of loyalty and are the older members of society and you have a recipe which 1s being copied in pretty well every club association and not for profit society that you could name VASA is no different although the numbers don t look quite as bad Since it was born in 1993 VASA has always maintained around a 300 workshop membership In the early days when VASA only represented the air conditioning installers and repairers this number probably represented 80 percent of the workshops in Australia which specialized in climate control systems and actually knew how to install repair and maintain them These days since VASA merged with the auto electricians the numbers
45. les separately Starting with the Ranger the data in Table 1 shows a summary of the data collected When the test data 1s compared to the performance specifications in the factory service information some interesting points are brought to light The performance test shows the interior vent temperature should be 44 F at an ambient temperature of 68 F that 1s as low as the chart goes At 89 F the vent temperature should be 43 F As you can see in cooler temperatures the system had no problem meeting the factory specifications at any oil level However in warmer temperatures the vent output was nearly 10 F too high when overcharged with oil For the Caravan Table 2 shows that the performance test vent temperature ranges from the factory service information are more generous than those for the Ranger The left center vent temperature should be 36 46 F at 70 F ambient while at 80 the output range 1s 37 49 F Similar to the results on the Ranger the Caravan easily passed the performance test when the ambient temperature was cooler And on a warmer day with higher humidity the vent temperature was also about 10 warmer than allowable An economical way to get quality product OEM Specification 1516949 Certified 100 Inspection HesleLea a a E e For more details 1 888 893 5168 www 2lic com Longson International Corp Reader Reply No 13 30 ACrioN January February 2012 xo 1 2003
46. ll need to be recharged and checked for proper operation after these repairs Will the system meet minimum performance standards when the warmth of summer arrives That was the second part of the test conducted five months later In May when the weather in Southern Illinois was comfortably in the mid 80s with moderate humidity some of the tests were repeated Would the A C perform properly for the customer Let s explain the process Before performing the initial performance tests in cooler temperatures we removed the compressors from both vehicles and drained any oil We were looking to see how much oil had settled in the compressors when then had not been run for a long time The Ranger compressor held 0 34 ounces and the Caravan held 1 0 ounce After reinstalling the compressors we ran the systems in an under oiled state We then added the small amount of oil back into the system 0 34 ounces for the Ranger 1 oz for the Caravan and re ran the performance test with the system at a factory fill level Then we started over filling We added a total of 8 ounces of oil to each system in 2 ounce increments Each 2 oz addition was followed by a performance test and then a recovery evacuation and recharge The oil recovery bottle on the RRR machine was closely monitored each time but throughout the course of each recovery recharge cycle the level in the oil recovery bottle never moved by more than a fraction of an ounce
47. n Chinese Carlos founded Universal Air Conditioner Inc UAC in 1988 in Fort Worth Texas He was the first to do many things in the industry truly a pioneer In 1990 he developed a program for making aftermarket aluminum evaporators in Taiwan R O C and later developed relationships that led to additional product manufacturing in China He explains I observed that the aftermarket in the U S as well as in other countries was in need of many 32 ACrtion January February 2012 A C parts that the OEM sector was then single handedly providing I wanted to enact change in the aftermarket industry In 1993 many people told me no one is going to purchase A C parts made in China I knew I could prove them wrong From 1992 to 1996 Mr Coll was instrumental in the development of a heat exchange facility a drier accumulator and hose assembly plant and a commercial refrigeration facility manufacturing expansion valves in China He was the first to tool and develop the Chrysler plate fin evaporators to replace the copper tube and aluminum fin evaporators that at that time were the only aftermarket alternatives He then developed an extensive aftermarket aluminum evaporator program for the U S market In 1992 he became the agent for Shanghai EK Chor now renamed Shanghai Sanden Behr the largest compressor manufacturing facility 1n China Through the support of SAICO the largest automotive group in China UAC became t
48. n 80 000 2004 11 IAMA Awards Winner ISBN 1949 3436 Ved i Our TULUTG IS CIGCITIC Jim Taylor the face of it hat may not be news to you Electric propulsion in one form or another is springing up everywhere and almost every manufacturer on the planet is looking at providing some form of electro propulsion on at least one model as soon as possible Even the resurrected Delorean Motor Corporation has shown an operating prototype of an an all electric DMC 12 that they hope to get into production by 2013 Electrification is moving into the mainstream as well Frito Lay 1s debuting ten new all electric delivery trucks in central Florida and the NEW from AIRSEPT NEW COMPRESSOR GUARD OE FIT FILTER PLATES PROTECT YOUR COMPRESSOR REPAIR FROM DEBRIS No line cutting OE fit filter plates mate to hose block Thousands of vehicles covered call for Application Guide NEW LINE SPLICE REPAIR DAMAGED METAL LINES IN 5 MINUTES Up to 8 Times More PROBLEM SOLUTION Sealing Surface Area than an O ring Anti vibration Tension Ring Resists Vibration Leaks Patent Pending NEW LINE TERMINATOR BLOCKS UNUSED A C LINES Block underhood reduces oil pooling helps maximize front A C performance www airsept com 1 800 999 1051 Reader Reply No 2 8 ACrioN January February 2012 company plans to have a total of more than 175 in service within a year The company has stated that i
49. nd its meaning Use it as your guiding principal in your business plan and how we treat each other in our profession It s only five letters however I believe that we individually and as an industry can make a huge impact on our image by paying homage to this one little word amp Sincerely Muda Andy Fiffick chairman macs Q macsw org 440 667 3278 6 ACrioN January February 2012 Andrew Fiffick Chairman amp CEO chairman macs macsw org Elvis Hoffpauir President amp Editor In Chief elvis macsw org Jim Taylor Editor jt macsw org Marion Posen VP Sales amp Marketing marion macsw org Laina Casey Graphics amp Design Manager eA OIE ACK Corporate Offices Mail To P O Box 88 Lansdale PA 19446 Ship To 225 S Broad St Lansdale PA 19446 Phone 215 631 7020 Fax 215 631 7017 E mail membership macsw org January February 2012 Volume 12 Number 1 ACrioN magazine is published eight times per year by the Mobile Air Conditioning Society MACS Worldwide 225 S Broad Street Lansdale PA 19446 While MACS Worldwide takes reasonable steps to make sure that the information reported in ACrioN is accurate errors can still occur The accuracy of all information contained in ACrioN should therefore be independently evaluated by the reader Since conditions of its use are outside of the control of MACS Worldwide MACS Worldwide assumes no liability for the use of such information or any damages incu
50. ne s dad became an ARA dealer installing A C as an aftermarket add on and by 1966 Wayne had charged his first mobile thousands of A C parts and establishing five warehouses A C unit across the United States Wayne lives in Reno Nevada After serving 1n the where he enjoys the beauty of the land and explores on U S Army as a special his horse Woody Wayne s two sons also work with him forces engineer Wayne at RANSHU attended the University The Mobile Air Conditioning Industry Pioneer of Nevada Reno and honorees are selected by the MACS board of directors If obtained an accounting you would like to nominate someone for consideration degree in 1974 and an please contact the MACS office M B A in 1978 In 1976 he opened his own service and repair business and became a Frigette aftermarket A C dealer and later became the largest Frostemp A C unit dealer RANSHU has been a MACS member since 1993 and has become an enthusiastic and memorable exhibitor and sponsor at the annual MACS trade show The company 1s known for their colorful mostly pink booth displays sometimes featuring live animals including a pink llama tropical birds and even a puppy Over the year s RANSHU has grown carrying AEROQUIP FC800 20 EverCool A C HOSE DN25 MULTI REFRIGERANT SAE J2064 CLASS Introducing FC800 EverCool Exceptional Performance Designed for Bus Designed to meet the needs of a global bus marke
51. ng whether Honeywell engaged in deceptive conduct during the evaluation of 1234yf between 2007 and 2009 It is claimed that Honeywell did not disclose its patents and patent applications while the refrigerant was being assessed and then failed to grant licenses on fair and reasonable so called FRAND terms Such behavior may also infringe European competition rules This investigation highlights the importance of ensuring that arrangements involving intellectual property contribute to innovation rather than holding it back TCCI Mig QUE Products opens new facility TCCI Manufacturing QUE Products of Decatur Illinois and Ningbo China celebrated the grand opening of a new state of the art manufacturing plant in Ningbo The move results from five years of company growth creating a need for a larger facility to accommodate new compressor assembly and expanded validation capabilities The new 14 000 sq meter facility became fully operational in November and provides additional office and lab space for a larger staff Vice President Richard Demurjian said We simply grew out of our current location We have nearly doubled production every year for the past five years The new facility allows the company to assemble swash plate and wobble plate compressors on dedicated automated equipment The company will now have the ability to produce QP7H15 wobble plate compressors every 30 seconds quadrupling the annual output T CC
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53. nter pillar of a vehicle and particularly around the frontal area A full vehicle aerodynamic chamber requires a larger cross section room size than we have But what the chamber can do is replicate any conceivable set of realistic driving conditions Middle of the rain forest moist and hot Easy Death Valley dry and even hotter Did one last week Mid winter in Newfoundland with a stiff cold breeze Yup The only thing we can t do is actually make it snow or rain because we have but we can recreate the necessary temperatures and humidity exactly no way to recover the water from the floor said Mr Pumper The climate chamber and its solarium replicate almost any intensity of sunlight in the correct spectrum including passing clouds control humidity to within 1 5 percent can drop the temperature from 122 F to 22 F in three hours and provide controlled vaned airflow to PERMANENTLY Visit booth for free samples and information 888 863 0426 BOOTH 318 Il www GoBlueDevil com RED ANGEL PERMANENTLY SEAL PERMANENTLY SEALS A C STOP F s LEAK In The Country CONDENSERS x CONNECTION HOSES EVAPORATORS x GASKETS amp O RINGS OND Sel DENSERS CONNE a GUARANTEED MONEY BACK RATORS x GASKETS Non Clogging Conditioner Works on R 134a amp R 12 2 oz 58ml MADE IN U S A SUARANTEED MON EASY ONE WITH R 134 a Reader Reply No 7 22 ACmron J
54. o different service providers to see what they would diagnose The video segments are available on the web Find part one at http on msnbc com pCKL gq and part two at http on today com qL51kw The links are also on the MACS blog at macsworldwide wordpress com in the October blog posts In Memoriam Joe Echols Former MACS Director Joe Echols died on November 18th Joe served on the MACS Board of Directors in 1993 and received the society s Pioneer Award in 2009 A native of Atlanta he earned an associate s degree from Dekalb Community College and began his aftermarket career with SPX Robinair in 1973 He became their regional sales coordinator in 1975 In 1986 Joe founded J A Echols and Associates a manufacturer s representative firm In creating his company Joe had a vision for an organization of technically educated and motivated sales reps to not only sell products but to also educate the customer on the proper use of the company s tools chemicals and equipment Today his company s motto remains When we educate we sell His company grew and prospered throughout the southeast and southwestern United States and Puerto Rico Joe prided his organization on being at the cutting edge technically and using technology for the client s benefit He was always looking ahead and anticipating changes in the business Several years ago he said The automobile industry is about to make a dramatic change in the way the
55. oad heavy truck and heavy equipment industries We take pride in solving the heating and cooling needs of our customers by getting to know them and their unique requirements www dtac com 1 800 527 9477 IPMENT HEAT COOL SYSTEMS ACrioN January February 2012 Jo PN 351 CAS Our CAC Kit covers all applications Two sizes open and closed plugs with cast handles with rubbers covering sizes from 2 1 2 to 4 inches the industry s most popular quick disconnect tester and safety clamps designed by Johnson BrazeA JOHNSON PRODUCTS ARE ALL AD FREE 50 rods in all 30 flux coated 10 flux cored anc plus 2 bottles of Daytech low temperature flux i c or hard soldering with Dayrod 982 or our new 820 su Providing More Thaw 200 Years Combined Service Jonnson E S A Day Buffalo Flux Facility JOHNSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY Buffalo New York 14213 Phone 716 881 3030 Fax 716 881 4353 Email info saday com Princeton lowa 52768 Phone 563 289 5123 Fax 563 289 5123 Email johnsonmfg aol com Web www johnsonmfg com Web www saday com ISO Certification 9001 2008 ISO 9001 2008 amp ISO 14001 Reader Reply No 101 34 ACrtion January February 2012 2011 Pioneer Award honorees not want to move I found a similar job at Frigicool and that is how I became involved in the mobile A C industry she said In 1989 Ms Davis founded Omega Environmental Services in Dallas with the sole purpose of serv
56. of power is the future You can reach Jim at jt macsw org Paul DeGuiseppi ast October I appeared on NBC s D Today Show In August we had received a call from one of their producers asking if we could provide assistance with a feature they were working on The basis of the story was a sting involving a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee They took a clean 39 xxx mile vehicle to an AAA approved shop where one of the ASE certified Master Technicians gave it a stem to stern inspection NBC wanted to make sure that all of the Cherokee s systems were in perfect operating order If something was amiss they wanted to have it corrected so the vehicle would be in tip top condition Afterwards they asked the tech if there was something he could do to make the A C system malfunction so it would blow warm air He did what many of us might do installed a defective compressor clutch relay This tried and true bug is also often employed in technician competitions NBC then equipped the vehicle with in cabin and underhood hidden cameras with audio recording and took it to 10 different shops five Jeep dealers and five national chains to have the A C system problem diagnosed The producers also wore hidden cameras while they were talking to shop personnel I ll tell you about the visual and aural evidence the devices captured after a little more background The producer asked me a number of pointed and reasonably technical quest
57. orth And every time spent a dollar on advertising it came back to me with its friends Can you imagine what it s like to have a constant stream of new customers and referrals every day Increasing my car count and getting paid more for the jobs was doing led me to double my income in just 12 months Within a short period of time took my auto repair business from the brink of bankruptcy to over 7 digits in annual sales Right now want to share the secrets of these strategies with you so that you can enjoy the success that I ve had Every one of the strategies is detailed in my free report 7 Insider Secrets Revealed But to really help you get started fast as a Bonus would like to offer you a totally free Personal 1 On 1 Thirty One Minute Consultation valued at 300 Yours Free so can answer any of your marketing and advertising questions I ll tell you how to get both in just a minute Right now you re probably wondering why I am willing to share this information am giving away this information and my personal help because am fed up and leading equipment Three distinct kits are now available including Alfa Romeo Fiat Lancia Toyota and others with Denso systems Audi cars and Volkswagen SEAT products All kits can be easily customized and it is possible to develop new products for specific R R No 103 CSF continue to expand their range and condensers by adding model
58. ost definitely be equipped with the new refrigerant R 134 which costs about 18 00 a pound making the repair that much cheaper Also if it is equipped Quality late model products Knowledgeable helpful staff Easy to use online catalog Extended customer service hours 7 am to 8 pm est same day shipping g global parts distributors llc Visit us at MA CS Trade Show booth 327 your simple AC solution 1 800 722 5089 7 Locations to serve you Macon GA Philadelphia PA Louisville Ky Orlando FL Atlanta GA Oklahoma City OK Reader Reply No 48 18 ACron January February 2012 Visalia CA with an R12 system the best recommendation is to have it retrofitted to R134 A simple and fairly inexpensive job Since the owner did not provide the year or any other identification for the vehicle it 1s impossible to know what vehicle is under discussion Mercury has used the Monterrey name on a variety of models from the 1950s through the early 2000s Whether this vehicle truly needs R 12 or the newer R 134a is unknown The response while not wrong is un informative to the owner because so little info is provided Part of the repair or recharge cost will be based on shop time spent and that can t be known until the work begins and the problem is fixed Since no dates appear with the text the prices mentioned seem to be far out of date A check in mid June 2011 shows 12 oz cans of pure R 134a retailing between 9 and
59. pment nor enough marketing and advertising Therefore we can still enhance many aspects of our business and we now need to become experts in social media to compete in the marketplace and provide training to our staff on the emerging technologies to service the latest vehicles If we can be here doing what we love for another 36 years that would be a great accomplishment The training of technicians in the proper service and repair of mobile air conditioning systems is at the heart of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide s MACS mission MACS will add a new training clinic curriculum for their original MACS 2012 Mobile A C Update Clinic The MACS 2012 Mobile A C Update Clinic is an annual collection of the newest cutting edge service and repair information available to the working technician Topics will include these and other topics e Another new antifreeze Cooling fans and airflow issues Early notes on the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt Eco modes what they are and how to test the systems Evaporator temperature sensors some thoughts Hybrid compressor oil issues HVAC case actuator diagnosis and testing Testing relays and relay circuits The newest compressor The training material MACS presents in mobile A C clinics is unique in that it 1s geared to aid the working technician to diagnose and repair mobile A C and engine cooling systems properly and efficiently with the latest methods expl
60. purchased tools and testing equipment along the way and spent endless hours on perfecting their use We continued our education throughout our careers and figured out how to repair things that nobody else can We show factory engineers the error of their ways and find ways to repair their oversights It 1s an endless learning process filled with smashed fingers cut hands and sleepless nights If anybody is deserving of trust it is this group Secondly we must trust our fellow technicians and our profession We are all capable of mistakes and we all cannot know everything Praise your fellow technicians and your competitors Show them the trust they deserve and help them learn I see too many of us criticizing each other or the shop down the street This 1s detrimental to our overall image As the old adage goes if you don t have something nice to say say nothing at all Lastly we must earn the trust of our clients We must not insult their intelligence and shouldn t talk down to them We must avoid misleading advertising and sales practices We need to respect their privacy and their time A customer without their vehicle 1s like a fish out of water They are stranded and scared many are mad and upset Show empathy and respect their schedule and emotions We must strive to charge a fair price under promise and over deliver all of the time to earn their trust Remember that trust can and will pay great dividends in your business 1f you understa
61. r that this vehicle had just been gone over by an ASE Master Technician and nothing was wrong with anything Not only that none of the other services the dealers wanted to perform were listed as necessary in either the Jeep s owner s manual or the Chrysler issued service manual that NBC obtained Three of the chain stores correctly diagnosed the faulty relay and left it at that One of the others also diagnosed the faulty relay but said other items were necessary which of course were not The other chain store did not find the bad relay and provided a completely bogus diagnosis with an accompanying list of repairs that would correct the problem With cameras rolling I called spades spades I strongly criticized the shops that provided misdiagnoses and tried to sell unnecessary work and heaped praise upon the ones that performed with honest competency I ve received mixed reviews on my performance Many have been supportive agreed with how I conducted myself and given me kudos for pulling no punches Others said I threw our industry under the Technically RELAY ted Before and After Today bus I ll address this latter group with the rest of my words here I hope everyone understands that TV spots are edited It s unfortunate that the only people who got to view all the hidden camera video were NBC personnel Phil Reed my wife and me things were actually worse than they appeared in the reports that made b
62. rectors have embraced with enthusiasm The strategy is underpinned with the simple theory that if they can t see you you don t exist You see VASA has no physical presence Its affairs are run totally by volunteers Its CEO me 1s a part time worker the secretariat in Sydney is a filing cabinet in the aftermarket workshop run by treasurer Jeff Smit Board meetings are held at the stately home of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia in Sydney The annual general meeting is held wherever the annual training convention happens to be at the time Being faceless for most of the year is not healthy The Board s bold plan is to put its directors on the road so to speak As part of their general running around for their own business they have volunteered to make personal calls on existing members at the rate of two a month for each director and on non member workshops at the rate of one a month They have been armed with a kit of VASA information and deeds and a sheet simply called What s in it for me Working on the principle that potential members would rather hear why VASA is worth joining from the rank and file members than from the directors we asked some old timers why they stayed connected Their responses just wrench your heart out don t they What a great lifeline VASA is when you are deep in the mire and no one seems to want to help or you require someone to talk techo to or run an issue by someon
63. roadcast It s more unfortunate that not all of my reactions to the hidden camera video were seen by Today Show viewers Of course it cannot happen but I challenge anyone with my level of automotive repair knowledge and ethics to react any differently than I did after seeing what I saw As far as throwing our industry under the bus I m sorry but it s a fact that there are many among us who are unethical or incompetent And throughout my tenure in this business I have embraced opportunities to point that out so this was nothing new A re reading of some of my past ACTION columns will certainly show this I take the view that exposing the bad guys makes the good guys look even better I ll never stop doing it and I can t understand how anyone could be against calling out the crooks and imposters The first step is admitting you have a problem Lastly some critics said that simply replacing the relay and letting the car go was not good enough that further items such as compressor clutch current draw or other checks should have been performed To them I say proper or improper that is real world and I m all about that as those who know me can attest With the A C blowing cold and everything sounding and appearing OK the vast majority of shops would indeed go no further And in the vast majority of cases they d be justified doing so Whoever wants can disagree but I know that s the way 1t 1s If you want to judge
64. rred through its use or application Nothing contained in such information is to be construed as contractual or provide some form of warranty on the part of MACS Worldwide The opinions expressed in guest editorials are not necessarily endorsed by MACS Worldwide MACS Worldwide is not responsible for any claims made in or by advertisements or press releases published in ACTion All company names products and product names emblems logos images trademarks service marks and trade dress appearing in this magazine are the property of their respective owners and are protected under federal laws of the United States and international agreements Unauthorized use is prohibited The ACrioN logo and MACS globe emblem are property of MACS Worldwide Reproduction of contents without permission is prohibited Send requests for permission to copy or reprint to Editor macsw org or to ACrioN Magazine Box 88 Lansdale PA 19446 Non member subscription rates one year seven issues U S 25 Canada Mexico 40 international surface 45 international air 55 Send subscription mail including address changes to ACrioN P O Box 88 Lansdale PA 19446 or editor macsw org For advertising information contact Marion Posen marion macsw org or 215 631 7020 x304 H G Roebuck amp Son Inc 4987 Mercantile Road Baltimore MD 21236 ASBPE American Society of Business Publication Editors 2005 Regional DESIGN Gold circulation less tha
65. s for popular late model vehicles including the 11 10 Acura MDX and ZDX 11 07 Kia Rio 2011 Mazda 2 11 10 Toyota Prius and Prius V and the radiator condenser module for the 12 08 Infiniti G37 and Nissan 370Z Visit www csfradiators com or contact The Cooling Experts of top quality replacement radiators systems sick and tired of all the bad information thats being peddled like fake medical cures by pitchmen in a traveling carnival There are no get rich quick schemes magic bullets or shiny blue buttons that produce fountains of cash And right now you DON T have the rest of your life to spend playing around on Facebook or Twitter Secondly am offering my personal consultation so that you can fast track your success immediately Just as if you needed legal advise or help with financial planning you would consult a professional or specialist to get organized and started on the right track am offering you the exact same type of help with marketing your auto service business Right now you can get my Free Report plus my Ultimate Totally Free No B S No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners 31 Minute Auto Repair Marketing Consultation that will answer any of your questions and show you how to fix the marketing problems that you re having These 31 Minutes alone could easily add thousands of dollars to your business starting the very next day and it s totally free
66. t FC800 EverCool has the lowest permeation of any large bore hose for the coach bus industry anywhere As much as 10 X better Powering Business Worldwide A new unique hose nipple designed with an o ring for assured sealing of the hose to fitting connection in a screw together type design Eaton FC800 is the right product to significantly reduce downtime maintenance cost and avoid topping off the A C system Find your nearest dealer at www eaton com Reader Reply No 153 ACrioN January February 2012 35 You know Andy Fiffick as a longtime MACS member board officer and board chairman You might also recognize his name as that guy who writes the first column Outlook in every issue of ACTION magazine You might not know that Andy s business Rad Air Complete Car Care has grown to 10 locations in the Cleveland Ohio area and that MotorAge magazine picked it as the Top Shop in the United States for 2011 Rad Air was started as a small radiator and A C shop in 1975 by three guys who Andy says had trouble with fixing cars He purchased the struggling company in 1986 and made it what it is today a growing business that provides full vehicle maintenance repairs and services in a mostly metropolitan area Andy has been fixing cars since he was a teenager and still enjoys a bit of hands on when the shop schedule permits it What lessons has he learned along the way that can help you achieve success According to
67. t has confidence in the technology and would not make the investment otherwise That fleet they say will save half a million gallons of fuel each year Still another sign if you need one Exide batteries recently announced production of the 2 500 000th micro hybrid battery 1n Europe These are not futuristic units made of exotic unpronouncables they are well developed and optimized lead acid batteries in absorbent glass mat AGM or enhanced cycling mat ECM form They re used in vehicles with idle stop technology We re just starting to see that here but it s been featured in Europe for years Two and a half million of them since 2009 should speak to the popularity of the idea Years ago one industry buzz word was the beltless engine It s day may be here as one by one belt driven systems succumb to the song of the electron Electric A C compressors are now as common as cats and can be found on anything from Prius to Peterbilt and Volt to Volvo It still takes a lot of power to drive the compressor but that power isn t being robbed directly from the crankshaft It s not impossible that you have already worked on a vehicle with an electric coolant pump secondary pump or similar device They re showing up on domestic Asian and European products at every turn Pull up a service manual and make yourself comfortable you ll be seeing a lot more of these as the need for thermal management grows Ev
68. to you Just incase you re thinking that this is a come on or sneaky sales pitch want to provide you my personal guarantee From the time you schedule your Thirty One Minute 1 on 1 Personal Marketing Consultation and all the way through our discussion if anyone at any time tries to sell you anything or even your local CSF distributor R R No 104 Bergstrom Inc a supplier of climate to the commercial vehicle industry has launched its next generation heater control valve a highly compatible component with hints or suggests that you should buy something from me just say the word and will send you a check for 1 000 payable to you personally Thats my Put My Money Where My Mouth Is No Weasel Words Rock Solid No B S Guarantee But before tell you how to get all of this there is some bad news The bad news is that can only offer my 31 Minute Personal 1 on 1 Auto Marketing Consultation to the first 17 shop owners that get my report lm sorry but have to draw the line somewhere So how do you get my Free Report and the 31 Minute Personal 1 on 1 Consultation Just be one of the first 17 l shop owners to download my report at JustTheBestMarketing com action or call my message line toll free at 1 888 772 2069 and leave me your contact details We ll work fast to schedule your consultation won t just answer questions about your marketing problems show you how to fix t
69. tomotive Communications Awards The MACS Worldwide blog www macsworldwide wordpress com was honored as the best business to business blog in the automotive aftermarket Additionally an article titled Volt Cooling Overview by ACTION editor Jim Taylor from the May 2011 issue of MACS ACTION magazine was honored as best business to business technical article The awards were presented November 1st during the Car Care Council Women s Board reception at the Sands Expo Center during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo AAPEX MACS is proud to have been recognized with these awards for our mobile A C and engine cooling technical content remarked Elvis Hoffpauir MACS president and COO MACS has embraced both traditional and social media to serve our industry s need for accurate and timely technical editorial and we re proud to have been recognized for these efforts The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Car Care Council Women s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council The awards applaud companies agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising marketing and public relations efforts MACS s Paul DeGuiseppi appears on NBC Today show MACS manager of service training provided expert opinion for NBC s Today show investigative reporter Jeff Rossen The Today show installed a deffective compressor clutch relay then took the bugged vehicle t
70. vehicles and are thought to be high performance as well Unfortunately quite a few sports cars are on lists of the worst cars ever built In the 1950s fiberglass was used to lighten 14 ACrtion January February 2012 Leonard s Law the weight of a vehicle The most classic example of the use of fiberglass is in the Chevrolet Corvette However the 1958 Lotus Elite is not such a shining example of the use of fiberglass While the car only weighed about 1 100 pounds the unreinforced fiberglass could not handle the structural strain resulting in the suspension mounts punching through the body The 1970 Triumph Stag 1s another vehicle with great style and it had a Triumph V 8 engine Unfortunately that engine was found to be a total failure with timing chains that often broke and aluminum heads that commonly warped Another stylish but mechanically deficient car of the 1970s was the 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda In the 1980s the Pontiac Fiero was introduced and then discontinued after General Motors had spent a lot of money fixing its many mechanical problems The 1984 Fiero was subject to 403 service bulletins and recalls for engine fires items that will not particularly endear a person to the car It was not so much mechanical problems but rather emissions standards that turned the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette sold in California from the epitome of the machismo car into a hot looking Smart Car The emissions requirements in Californ
71. y build and fuel cars This change offers a challenge to everyone to create new tools new equipment and be a part of a historical change in the automobile industry Be part of it His words ring true today Services were held on Nov 26th in Duluth Georgia The Echols family has requested that in lieu of any flowers or gifts a donation be made to the National Brain Tumor Society ACrioN January February 2012 39 Abnormal Blower Noise 2005 2011 Toyota Tacoma Some 2005 2011 Toyota Tacoma vehicles may exhibit abnormal model years Toyota has now consolidated the entire range of years and blower noises such as a ticking and or clicking noise or a squealing noise replacement part numbers to use one current replacement part Toyota says the best option is to replace the blower motor and fan assembly While this has been a minor problem over the last several First confirm that the noise is emanating from the blower then disconnect the negative battery cable Next disconnect the two retaining clips and the blower motor 2 pin connector shown in Most Popular Line of Figure 1 t f Switches amp Relays OE Interchange Lookup by Make Model amp Year Automotive Market Over 300 A C System Switches General Motors Blower Switches Pressure Compressor Switches Transducer Cooling Fans Refrigerant Pressure Cooling Fans Coolant Temperature Pressure Switches Dodge Pressure Pressure Transducers
72. y following procedures and using accurate service information remain important in reducing inaccuracy Though oil overcharge may not be seen the result may be quickly felt by the vehicle occupants Once summer arrives a technician doesn t want to spend time diagnosing an oil overcharge Is there anyone else you can recommend NAME TITLE who might benefit from MACS membership ADDRESS NAME COMPANY NAME CITY STATE ZIP ADDRESS COUNTRY CITY STATE ZIP PHONE FAX COUNTRY E MAIL ADDRESS WEB SITE ADDRESS PHONE FAX Percentage of business from A C activities Number of business locations operated Q Enroll me as a MACS member APPLICANT SIGNATURE Q Please send MACS Service Reports to me via email Email Address Primary area of mobile air conditioning activity check one Q Service Installation 200 Annual Dues Q Distribution 400 Annual Dues Q Manufacturer Supplier 700 Annual Dues Q Educational Associate IIndividual 140 Annual Dues Note Educational membership is not open to shop owners officers of an installer distributors or manufacturing companies MACS Worldwide PO Box 88 Lansdale PA 19446 Phone 215 631 7020 Fax 215 631 7017 Email membership macsw org Website www macsw org Complete and mail with membership payment to address above C Enclosed is my check for Q Please charge to please check one LJ Mastercard Visa L Discover WU American Express CARD EXPIRATION SIGNATU

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