Jump to main content.

Training on Retrofitting to R-134a

Please note that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not review or endorse any of these programs, and that this information is being provided by the Agency solely as a service for automotive technicians. This list is not necessarily all inclusive.

Many of these organizations offer other training on A/C diagnosis and servicing. For more information on training in all types of underhood and undercar repair, see:

Videotape/Home Study Training

Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS)Exit EPA disclaimer
Mailing: P.O. Box 88
Lansdale, PA 19446
Shipping: 225 S. Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 631-7020
fax: (215) 631-7017
email: info@macsw.org
Retrofit manual including SAE documents J1628, 1660, and 1661; 35-minute video; reprints of 13 OEM retrofit service publications; wall chart with flow diagram showing retrofit procedures

NAPA Institute of Automotive Technology (NIAT)
(800) 292-NIAT (6428) Videotape and workbook and test. Part of a training unit on the servicing of R-134a systems. To receive this unit, ask for part number TRN-6224. Extra workbooks are also available (part TRN-6225).

Classroom Training

Snap-On
call Sun Electric (800) CALLSUN 225-5786 and punch 3 100 training sites in the U.S.
4 hour course

Four Seasons Division of Standard Motor Products
100 South Royal Lane
P.O. Box 1955
Coppell, TX 75019
(972) 256-2751 or call your local SMP sales representative training offered through Four Seasons/ Trumark/Big ATempControl parts distributors;
3 hour course, video and slides, workbook included; Course #s TC-1008 or TC-1010

NAPA/Moog/Everco/Murray/Carquest
2 hour course offered by contacting your local supplier. Course is in slide format, and includes workbook and other reference materials.

White Industries
8804 Bash Street, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(800) 633-2827 or (317) 849-6830
2-3 hour course offered by contacting the phone number above and asking for Customer Service or by sending a faxed request to (800) 683-9907; one of 74 representatives nationwide will conduct the course, which includes a slide presentation and a guide/workbook.

FJC, Inc.
101 Commercial Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-3587
2-3 hour course offered by contacting the phone number above and asking for Customer Service; one of 45 representatives nationwide will conduct the course, which includes a slide presentation and a guide/workbook.

AC Delco, General Motors Corporation
(800) 825-5886
30 training sites nationwide provide training for both dealers and independents. Courses and clinics are generally free to AC Delco certified installers.

Top of page

Local Navigation

Jump to main content.