New A/C Machine Requirements for R-1234yf and Hybrid Vehicles
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new refrigerant coming called R-1234yf. The claims are it’s a much lower greenhouse gas than R-134a. As a shop owner who’s trying to stay ahead of the curve, I need to know what service equipment is needed, when it is needed and what it will cost.
Tracer Products Offers TP-8647 EZ-Ject A/C and Fluid Leak Detection Kit
Tracer Products has introduced the TP-8647 EZ-Ject A/C and Fluid Leak Detection Kit, a special kit that, according to the company, makes it easy for technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks the first time – even those in cramped underhood areas – and avoid costly comebacks.
Tracer Products Offers TP-8647 EZ-Ject A/C and Fluid Leak Detection Kit
Tracer Products has introduced the TP-8647 EZ-Ject A/C and Fluid Leak Detection Kit, a special kit that makes it easy for technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks the first time – even those in cramped underhood areas – and avoid costly comebacks.
Tech Feature: Why Aftermarket Belts are Lasting Longer
Serpentine belts made of EPDM may last up to 100,000 miles or more before they have to be replaced. But that doesn’t mean they will last forever. A serpentine belt that’s aging or slipping may develop a hard glazed surface that makes the belt noisy. Aerosol belt treatments may quiet the noise for a while, but sooner or later you’ll have to replace your customer’s belt.
A/C Service Tools and Equipment Meeting the Latest Requirements
The automotive industry’s constant change means new business and new tools. In light of recent A/C changes, Mike DuBois shares information and suggestions for making tool and equipment-buying decisions to meet new requirements.
A/C Update: Flush Service Guidelines for GM Hybrids
What you may have thought was just another air conditioning system on a similar non-hybrid vehicle will not be the same on a hybrid vehicle. The following article explains flushing procedures and the unique lubricants exclusive to General Motors hybrid vehicles.
Diagnostic Solutions: Alternator Testing Tips
When we’re attempting to diagnose a charging system failure, it helps to think of the battery’s state of charge (SOC) as a type of checking account. If we overdraw our account, we wake up the next morning with an engine that won’t crank. Or, if we overdraw our account and not balancing our account at the end of the day, we again are greeted with a slow-cranking engine and an overdrawn charging system account.
Tech Tip: New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer
pylene diene monomer), a synthetic rubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant than Neoprene. This means serpentine belts and hoses made of EPDM may last up to 100,000 miles or more before they have to be replaced. But that doesn’t mean they will last forever.
Tracer Products Introduces the OPTIMAX Jr/EZ-Ject Complete Leak Detection Kit
The kit features the award-winning OPTIMAX Jr, a mini blue light LED leak detection flashlight with mega power that reveals the smallest leaks. It’s ideal for leak checking hard-to-reach spots that are inaccessible to larger lamps.
Tracer Products Introduces the OPTIMAX Jr/EZ-Ject Complete Leak Detection Kit
The kit features the award-winning OPTIMAX Jr, a mini blue light LED leak detection flashlight with mega power that reveals the smallest leaks.