Tech Tip: A/C Smells Like Inside of Old Gym Shoes
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The smells are caused microbes that are getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark places and various bacteria can also thrive under these conditions. But besides smelling bad, these organisms can be unhealthy to breathe ….
Ingersoll Rand Introduces Vehicle Services Catalog
Ingersoll Rand has released a comprehensive vehicle services catalog, covering nearly every garage application with a variety of tools, including Ingersoll Rand Impactools and ratchets, IQv Series cordless tools, sockets, cutting tools, grinders, finishing tools, drills, screwdrivers and air hammers. The catalog also features ….
SPX Announces Pegisys – A New Advanced Hand-held Diagnostic Tool Featuring Groundbreaking AirBridge Wireless Technology
SPX Service Solutions, recently announced the launch of Pegisys (Professional Enhanced Graphical Information System), a brand new professional-grade hand-held diagnostic tool that offers game-changing wireless capabilities and next-generation diagnostic features for enhanced automotive testing. Pegisys further streamlines automotive testing by combining nearly ….
Stop and Go Gold with CARQUEST Premium Plus Gold Ceramic OE Brake Pads by Akebono
CARQUEST Auto Parts is pleased to announce the addition of Akebono ceramic brake pads to the CARQUEST Gold ceramic brake friction product line. Akebono is the largest supplier of OEM brake pads in North America and is dedicated to the ultimate control of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Between July 15, 2008 and October 15, 2008 at participating CARQUEST Auto Parts stores, when ….
Tech Feature: Hybrid Service will Increase as Hybrids Move Out of Warranty and into the Independent Service Bays
By now it’s no secret that the price of one gallon of regular-grade gasoline has topped the $4 mark and will undoubtedly be even higher one year from now. In light of rising fuel costs, consumers are once again returning to basic transportation by trading in their old gas-guzzling SUVs for more economical vehicles, especially those powered by hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology. On the one hand, the current popularity of hybrid technology seems to offer an ….
Steck Manufacturing Introduces New MIG Light
Steck Manufacturing Company has released another winning tool: the MIG Light (P/N 23240) which allows technicians to light the area to be welded so that you can locate your torch where you need it before you strike an arc ….
Work Lights: Lighten Up!
Adequate lighting is something every technician needs when working on a vehicle. Though some parts in today’s cramped engine compartments can only be changed by feel, most of the time it helps to see what you are doing. So a trouble light is an indispensable tool. The traditional drop cord style trouble light that uses
ISN Partners with Rich Evans of Huntington Beach Bodyworks
ISN announces that they have formed a partnership with Rich Evans of Huntington Beach Bodyworks in Long Beach. CA. Rich is a custom builder, designer and painter. Rich and his company create custom and one of a kind works of automotive art ….
Tech Tip: Troubleshooting the Cause of A/C Smells
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The cause – microbes that getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark places and various bacteria can also thrive under these conditions. But besides smelling bad, these organisms can be ….
A/C Update: Troubleshooting Smells
If your customer complains to you that his or her vehicles’ air conditioner blows out air that smells like the inside of old gym sneaker when the A/C is turned on, they are not alone. Literally. The cause – microbes that getting a free ride while growing on the A/C evaporator. Molds like damp, dark