MAHLE Service Solutions Becomes Official Name For MAHLE Aftermarket Tool And Equipment Division
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced that MAHLE Service Solutions is now the official name for the company’s division specializing in the tool and equipment segment.
Tracer Products Creates Tamper-Evident Sleeves To Prevent Refrigerant Cross-Contamination In Automotive A/C Systems
Tracer Products has introduced Tracerline TP-30 Tamper-Evident Sleeves, specially designed to prevent refrigerant cross-contamination in automotive A/C systems and recovery equipment. Using the sleeves is a win-win situation for both the vehicle owner and the service technician, according to Tracerline.
Concept One Offers Aftermarket Serpentine Belt System
Concept One has released a new serpentine single-belt system for LS engines with Magnuson or Edelbrock superchargers. Utilizing a high traction 8-rib pulley/belt arrangement.
Snap-on Dye Injection Solution Technology Makes Finding A/C Leaks A Snap
It is air conditioning season and finding leaks can be a cumbersome chore without the proper equipment. The Snap-on Metered UV Dye Injector Gun with Hose Coupler (ACTUVPROKT) will help make for a more productive and profitable spring and summer for service technicians who perform air conditioning repair jobs.
New DENSO Trilingual A/C Compressor And Components Catalog Now Available
DENSO Products and Services Americas has released its 398-page catalog that covers automotive, light truck and van applications for A/C system elements such as compressors, condensers, drier accumulators, expansion devices and evaporators.
A/C Update: Are Your Techs Over Charging?
The J2788 standard for A/C equipment has changed the way shops can better service A/C systems — from removing 95% of the refrigerant, to reducing labor times, to improved recharge accuracy and even reducing warranty costs. This clip is an excerpt from the 45 minute comprehensive “Why J2788” with Bob Pattengale, available from Automotive Video.
Top 5 Tools: James Rosson, Rosson Radiator A/C Repair Shop
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A/C Update – Are Your Techs ‘Overcharging?’
In the world of public opinion, if you were asked if your technicians were overcharging your customers, you might interpret that as an issue pertaining to the customer’s repair bill. However, in the world of mobile air conditioning service, we’re referring to the problem of some vehicle A/C systems being (unknowingly) charged with too much refrigerant.
Snap-on Introduces KoolKare Plus Hybrid-Capable A/C Recycler
The servicing of hybrid vehicles is becoming much more common in many shops, requiring special tools and equipment. With the new Snap-on KoolKare Plus Hybrid-Capable A/C Recycler (EEAC325BH), service technicians can not only take advantage of A/C service opportunities on hybrids, but the sophistication of the machine also allows them to service non-hybrid vehicles as well.
A/C Update: R-134a Retrofits Still An Option – At The Right Price
On older vehicles equipped with R-12 systems, is it better to perform a retrofit or is it better to repair the OEM A/C system back to its original form?