VIDEO: Diagnosing The A/C Compressor Clutch
Andrew Markel discusses the clutch on the A/C compressor, and the signs to look for in your diagnostic to confirm its operation.
VIDEO: A/C Condensers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Repair
Andrew Markel discusses how you should let your customers know they should not wait until the weather turns to get the A/C condenser repaired on their vehicle.
Service Opportunities With Stop/Start-Equipped Vehicles
A vehicle that is equipped with a stop/start system may soon be coming to your bays or might already be there on some European and Asian vehicles. These systems can improve fuel economy by 3-5 percent, depending on the driving habits of the customer. For your shop, it is essential to understand what is different on these vehicles, and how those differences might change your diagnostic approach.
Eric TheCarGuy, The Humble Mechanic To Support MAHLE Service Solutions Products
MAHLE Service Solutions has announced it will be working with auto repair experts Eric “TheCarGuy” Cook and Charles Sanville, better known as “The Humble Mechanic,” to serve as new brand ambassadors for the division.
A/C Oil Update
HVAC systems often fail because the air conditioning compressor fails. Not following the proper service procedures or compressor oil recommendations could be factors that contribute to premature compressor failure.
VIDEO: R1234yf A/C Update
Andrew Markel answers questions about the new refrigerant, R1234yf.
2013 Ford: No Radio, No A/C, Airbag Light On
How many times have you been working on the computer when it suddenly locks up? Not one single key or command works, and the more you click, the less it responds.
Environmentally Conscious Automotive Service
What is environmentally conscious auto service? Let’s face it: repairing automobiles is a dirty business.
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many drivers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future.
Chrysler 3.5L SOHC V6 Engine (Service Notes)
If ever there was a service opportunity ripe for the taking, Chrysler’s 3.5L SOHC V6 engine (and its 2.7L, 3.2L and 4.0L cousins) is it.
