How to Unstick a Fitting

Muscling off a corroded hose fitting can be a pain, but how do you get... Read more...

How to Unstick a Fitting
September 18, 2012
Muscling off a corroded hose fitting can be a pain, but how do you get penetrating oil to the threads? Before you cut away that stuck fitting, try this approach: 1. With a #3...
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Is that Compressor in Stock?
August 29, 2012
It’s a question we’ve all heard a lot this summer. No matter where you turn, the supply of Sanden compressors has been tight. It’s been a frustrating time.  Not that you...
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How to Troubleshoot Your A/C's Electrical System
August 29, 2012
On any vehicle, and virtually any system, electrical problems are among the hardest to troubleshoot. If you suspect an electrical problem with the A/C system, here's a two-...
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Putting A/C on a Pinzgauer
August 02, 2012
As a sound engineer for film and TV productions, Neil Uchitel’s job takes him to the ends of the earth. To get there, his vehicle of choice is a Pinzgauer 712, a 6WD all-...
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Don’t Forget to Flush
August 02, 2012
*/ A proper A/C system flush is designed to partially or completely remove oil, sludge, pieces of wear-metal, stray desiccant, and other contaminants from hoses, the...
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Red Dot Goes Racing
July 03, 2012
U-17 Miss Red Dot ready to build on success in H1 Air National Guard Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Series We're excited to return for a fourth consecutive season as the...
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Red Dot R-3310 for Kalmar-Ottawa Yard Trucks
July 02, 2012
Yard trucks, mules, shunt trucks—no matter what you call them, Kalmar-Ottawa terminal tractors are made for productivity and comfort. Now Red Dot is part of that mix. ...
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Military Truck Receives Red Dot A/C for Historic Tour
June 23, 2012
This M915A1 is part of a convoy of nearly 100 historic military vehicles that will drive the Alaska Highway to commemorate its 70th anniversary this summer. Owner Ken...
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Remind Your Techs About DYI A/C Jobs
June 23, 2012
Now that it’s hotter than blazes out there it’s a good time to remind vehicle owners and technicians alike about the damage that a one-pound can of refrigerant can inflict...
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Tech Tip: Use Bubble-mix for Low-Tech Leak Detection
May 25, 2012
Few tools can match the effectiveness of Yellow Jacket’s AccuProbe electronic leak detector (RD-5-11365-0P). But Red Dot Aftermarket Account Manager Charles Wilkes offers a...
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