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Auto Air Conditioning Dealer Service Center Maintenance

Summer time is coming. Summer is just around the corner. So will be summer heat and breakdowns of automotive air conditioning systems – perhaps either yours or those of other motorists and vehicle owners.

It’s not just as easy to work on an automotive air conditioning system as “opening the fridge”. What basic steps and precautions should and must be employed when it comes to being around as well as working on these automotive air conditions be it car, truck, van or S.U.V.

First of all avoid contact with charged refrigeration systems, even when working on another part of the vehicles air conditioning system or vehicle. For example if a heavy tool comes into contact with a section of copper tubing or a heat exchanger it can easily cause the relatively soft and even fragile material to rupture. This is especially and evens more true and an inherent danger if the part or component is under direct pressure.

Next when it comes necessary to apply force to a fitting which contains refrigerant, such as when checking and verifying that all securely tightened , be sure to make it a practice and indeed habit to use a solid wrench on both parts of the fitting involved, well at least to how much is both practical in the situation or possible. It can be said by doing so, that this will best avoid putting “torque” on the refrigerant tubing. On top of that, it is advisable if at all possible to use either tube or line wrenches when tightening “flare “nut fittings.

It is always best and wise practice and now indeed not allowed and illegal according to the rules of most states and regions not to ever discharge an air conditioning system merely by loosening a fitting or removing service valves. To do so is to risk large fines, your mechanics license and accreditation and of course your reputation and livelihood. What used to be standard practice years and years ago in the automotive trade is now simply not allowed and illegal on top of that.

When working on systems make it a practice never to start a system without first verifying that both service valves are back seated. If so equipped and that all fittings throughout the system are snugly connected. As well avoid applying heat to any refrigerant line or storage container. Charging may be aided and assisted by using water heated to 125 degrees F ( that is equivalent to 52 degrees Celsius) to warm the refrigerant container or containers. However never ever allow a refrigerant storage container to sit out in the sun, much like you are careful never to leave over inflated tires in a similar situation. Or near any other source of heat – such as an auto radiator.

Lastly two points. First of all even though it may be in the hot dead of summer always remember that frost bite from rapidly deflated liquid refrigerant is always a safety concern and danger inherent in this field of auto repair. It’s no accident that often the work of repair of auto air conditioners is left to highly trained specialists. If frostbite does occur, it should be treated by first warming the area with cool water, and then gently applying petroleum jelly. A physician should be consulted.

Finally make it a solid point always to wear protective goggles when working on an air conditioning system. Accidents can happen in a flash when working on air conditioning systems. Your eyes are a most precious gift, resource and tool to anyone working on and working with automotive vehicles Always wear eye protection when working with and on auto air conditioning systems.

This way both you and your customers will be happily and safely driving down the roads and highways in cool air conditioned comfort.

About the Author

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Wpg Gauthier
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Auto Trader Brandon Gimli Selkirk The Pas Thompson Flin Flon
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Cycling and Food: Questions for my Cycling Friends?

Hi Cycling Friends:

Venturing out on my 75 mile ride this weekend in preparation fro my century training. I have some nutrition questions:

1. What are some good dinner ideas for the night before a long ride? I will be riding the following morning.

2. For the ride, I plan to bring a Clif Bar, a Blueberry Bagel, and I also bought the GU packs. Any other suggestions?

3. When should i eat the GU (at what point during the ride?)?

4. How often should i nourish my body with food during the 75 miles?

5. How often should i stop for a break and to stretch?

I will have my camelbak with me filled with water.

Thanks!!
Thank you so much for all the GREAT responses. I tried to email some of you via Yahoo Answers for more questions, but it wouldnt allow me, so i will post here in hopes you will see it and offer advice.

What about eating something like Jasmine Rice the night before a long ride? Would that be just as good as pasta?

Have a pasta dinner the night before you ride.

You want energy available to be used. Eat a Clif bar around an hour before you ride. It takes that long for it to be digested into usable fuel for your body.

You will need more food than a Clif bar, a bagel, and some GU packs on this ride. Stop and grab a sandwich about half-way.

Don’t build up a food or fluid deficit early in the ride. After the first 30 minutes, drink every 15 minutes even if you are not thirsty.

I like to get off the bike and stretch about every 20 miles. The key is not to stop for too long. You don’t want to cool down so much that you need to warm up again.

I strongly recommend that you use a sports drink like Gatorade instead of water. It makes a big difference, especially near the end of the ride when you are likely to be low in electrolytes.

It seems to work best for me when I consume food and hydrate at an even pace during a long ride rather than have big fuel stops.

If you do the 75, the Century will be no problem to you. Have a great ride! Be safe.

HTH

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Pocket Bikes And The Federal Government!

A pocket bike is a two wheeled motorized device that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and that is not designated or manufactured for highway use.
Pocket bikes do not include an off-highway motorcycle as defined in section 436 of the Vehicle Code.

Is my “Pocket Bike” Allowed on Public Land? The short answer “No”. Recent legislation prohibits pocket bikes from being operated on public land. Section 21720 is added to the California Vehicle Code to read, “A pocket bike shall not be operated on a sidewalk, roadway, or any other part of a highway, or on a bikeway, bicycle path or trail, equestrian trail, hiking or recreational trail, or on public lands open to off-highway motor vehicle use.”

What will happen if I’m caught riding my “Pocket Bike” on Public Land? Recent legislation allows for peace officers to seize the bike and hold it for a maximum of 48 hours. The violator shall be responsible for all costs associated with the removal, seizure and storage.
Additionally, new legislation requires the manufacturer of the pocket bike to place a sticker on the bike that reads:

The pocket bike you have purchased or obtained is strictly prohibited from being operated on a sidewalk, roadway, or any other part of a highway, or on a bikeway, bicycle path or trail, equestrian trail, hiking or recreational trail, or on public lands open to off highway vehicle use. A violation of this regulation may result in prosecution and seizure of the device.

Pocketbikes are small motorcycles powered by 40-49cc gasoline engines or electric motors. They are being marketed and sold improperly as “motor scooters”. Pocket bikes meet the definition of a motorcycle as defined by California Vehicle Code 400(a):

CVC 400(a): A “motorcycle” is any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for use by the rider, designed to travel on not more then three wheels in contact with the ground, and weighing less then 1500 lbs. As the motors on pocket bikes are under 150cc, they are further defined as a “motor driven cycle” per CVC 405C

VC 405: A “motor driven cycle” is any motorcycle with a motor that displaces less then 150 cubic centimeters.

A motor driven cycle must be registered with the DMV for use on a public roadway or off-street public parking facility. The rider must be issued a valid driver license with M1 (motorcycle) endorsement per CVC12500 (b) and CVC12804.9 (a). The rider must wear an approved motorcycle helmet per CVC27803. The motor driven cycle must also be equipped with all required safety equipment.

The DMV is not currently registering “pocket bikes” due to a lack of required identifying numbers (Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Number). This means that “pocket bikes” may not be driven on any public roadway or off street parking facility.

If pocket bikes are properly registered (if the DMV permits registration at a future date), riders must follow all rules of the road and applicable equipment requirements as would any other motorcycle or vehicle and are subject to citations for violations observed by officers of this department.

Pocket bikes may still be used on private property (areas not open to public vehicular traffic) urges those riders to obtain training in the safe operation of these vehicles and wear appropriate safety equipment.

There are more agencies and organizations that are clamoring to define pocket bikes and issue calls for increase regulations. Here is one from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

Whereas, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is an association representing its U.S. and Canadian membership by working collaboratively to support and improve motor vehicle administration, safety, identification security and law enforcement; and whose activities include developing model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety, serving as an information clearinghouse for these same disciplines, and acting as the international spokesman for these interests; and

Whereas, in order to reduce traffic collisions and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic collisions, Congress has required the federal Department of Transportation to prescribe minimum safety standards for any motor vehicle manufactured primarily for use on public roads; has prohibited the manufacture, sale, import and distribution of motor vehicles that do not conform with those federal motor vehicle safety standards; and

Whereas, responding to Congress’ call, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has promulgated motor vehicle safety standards at 49 CFR 571, including safety standards for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, and requires manufacturers to certify that vehicles manufactured for on-road use meet all applicable safety standards; and

Whereas, miniature motorcycles commonly referred to as ‘pocket bikes’ resemble traditional racing motorcycles in every respect except for their small size and pocket bikes do not meet the minimum height specification for headlamps, tail lamps, stop lamps and turn signals for motorcycles or motor-driven cycles; and

Whereas, their low height makes pocket bikes exceedingly difficult for other motorists to see whenever they are operated on a road; and

Whereas, the laws of some states specifically recognize pocket bikes and prohibit their operation on public highways in that state, but many state’s laws do not specifically recognize pocket bikes, regarding them as ‘motorcycles’ that might be registered and operated on public roads by qualified riders; and

Whereas, lack of federal regulation, guidance or standards clearly applicable to pocket bikes has created confusion for law enforcement officials, motor vehicle administrators and state and local government officials; now, therefore, be it:

Resolved by the Board of Directors of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, that AAMVA finds that, because pocket bikes do not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.

They are not “manufactured primarily for use on public highways” within the meaning of federal law; and be it further resolved that AAMVA shall endeavor to develop and strengthen relationships with other safety organizations and law enforcement agencies and national safety organizations to promote awareness of safety concerns and insure that state laws prohibit the operation of pocket bikes on public roads; and

Be it further resolved that jurisdictions should not title or register for on-road use pocket bikes, ‘mini-choppers’, or any other non-standard motorcycle that does not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for vehicles intended for use on public highways, and that lacks the manufacturer’s certification label stating that the vehicle meets all applicable safety standards in effect on the date of manufacture, unless state or federal law specifically exempts the vehicle from such standards and certification; and

Be it further resolved that AAMVA shall provide this resolution to CPSC, NHTSA, National Traffic Law Center, and National Conference of State Legislatures, Governors Highway Safety Association and other appropriate Federal and State agencies.

Where does this leave pocket bike owners? They can still be ridden but not on public highways, sidewalks or public land. However, they can be enjoyed on private property. The rider and their parents should understand the pocketbike is not a toy and therefore requires that they ride responsibly including full head protection as well as protective clothes.

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