©DenLorsTools.com Summary: A question asked by one of our visitors about water soaking their carpet on the passenger front floorboard. Their vehicle is a Suzuki Vitara, however information here can be applied to other vehicles as well. The original blog is linked below this article.
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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Article covering the new type of car A/C refrigerant refrigerant for cars to be produced by Dupont and Honeywell. It’s actually called HFO-1234yf to be used in automobiles in the near future. Many repair shop owners are asking the following questions; When will it be replacing 134A? Should I purchase a new 134A AC machine, or wait? Are there any other tools needed to help prevent contamination when handling this new refrigerant? Will the new Freon be a “drop in” replacement? These questions and more are answered regarding R1234 (HFO-1234yf) which is the replacement refrigerant for R-134A.
Refrigerant leaks aren’t always this obvious. The compressor housing was cracked wide open.
© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Master automotive technician provides tips and suggestions for finding refrigerant leaks. There are several methods to help diagnose and pinpoint 134A refrigerant leaks in cars. We cover the most common ways to check for leaks. Also we’ll list where certain car manufacturers weak points are when it comes to Freon leaks. Read on to learn how the pros do it. Read the rest…
© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Auto specialty tool article featuring Mastercool, which is one of the leading air conditioning service tool companies in the United States and in the entire world for that matter. At DenLors Tools, we take pride in offering quality tools that any professional technician would happy to have in their arsenal. We also like the fact that Mastercool is a family owned company. Below we cover some of their products that make AC service on cars a much easier task.
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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Repair information for automotive AC (Air Conditioning) systems. Hot AC can be a very frustrating thing to deal with, we at DenLors have answers and tools to repair car AC the right way!
Auto AC Repair Articles
1. Basic Car AC Gauge Set Hook-Up
2. Adding Freon to Car AC – Gauge Readings Explained
© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Tips and basic instructions from an ASE master auto technician on how to hook up AC gauges to a car’s 134A air conditioning system.
© DenLorsTools.com Summary: The PN 169 AIR Fresh-Works odor eliminator is a household current ionizer which eliminates smells from used cars, boats and households. Manufactured by Cliplight, it uses technology to kill the source of the offensive odor – it doesn’t just mask odors like air fresheners do.
Ancient dial a charge cylinder on the left, modern AC machine on the right.
© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Robinair has certainly changed through the years. One of the best names in-car A/C Machines (for Recovery, Recycling and Recharging) is still priced low enough for auto repair shops to afford easily. With today’s economy repair shops are looking for good ROI (return on investment) more than ever. That’s why shops who are looking to increase profits this summer, are considering upgrading their old AC charging station to the ROB 34288 Cooltech.
© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Car repair tips article related to loud clicking or popping noise in the dash of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala SS with dual climate control. Article covers how to quickly troubleshoot and pinpoint the noise. Included are basic instructions and tools required to repair this particular problem. Click on images for a larger view.
