April 2020
A/C Refrigerants: Still Not as Easy as 1-2-3-4(yf)
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Editor’s Report
As new warnings and recommendations were announced, we asked readers about the COVID-19 virus outbreak—the initial impact to their business and what advice they’d offer fellow shop owners.
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Trouble Shooter
Mechanical problems on technically sophisticated engines can get very expensive. How repairs are made and who pays for them are topics for which vehicle owners may be unprepared.
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Trade Secrets
Everyone likes making money but most spend less time thinking of ways to save money. Reducing costs will allow your shop to improve its profits, during good times or bad.
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Foreign Service
Nissan’s intelligent power distribution module (IPDM) offers a self-test sequence for the various loads it controls. This helpful function can simplify electrical diagnosis.
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Driveability Corner
Oil degradation can cause driveability problems and engine damage. You may need to (re)educate your customers on the need for quality lubricants and service intervals keyed to conditions
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New Lubes for Today’s Engines
The only time many vehicle owners think about engine oil is when there’s an unwanted oil spot on the garage fl oor. Late-model engines require sophisticated lubricants. Are you giving them what they need? Oils.
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NewsBreak
MOTOR reports on the annual MACS Training Event and Trade Show, AutoZone announces a National Account program for MWACA members, ASE issues a new mission statement.
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Tools of the Trade
Manufacturers' newly introduced tools, equipment, parts and services that help shop owners run their business more profitably and allow technicians to diagnose and fix vehicles quicker and more accurately.
A/C Service