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R1234yf Refrigerant: We Can Service These New Systems
R134a refrigerant is being phased out of the auto industry just as its predecessor - R12 or Freon - was in the mid 1990s. You may have heard of this transition and the improved version of tetrafluoroethane: R1234yf refrigerant. This new, colorless gas has only a minute impact on the atmosphere. It breaks down chemically in the atmosphere after just 11 days, compared to 13 years for R134a, according to researchers.
The new refrigerant has been required on new cars in Europe since 2011 but has only been offered on a few vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2013. Many more have been equipped since 2016 and in coming years, we expect to see most new vehicles sold in the U.S. having this type of air conditioning system.
What does this mean to you? If you have a car or truck that is equipped with one of these newer systems, the technicians at Precision Automotive Service have the best service equipment and training to take care of your climate control needs. So if your AC is not cooling you off on these sweltering Sacramento summer days, call and make an appointment to regain that cool and comfortable motoring interior; regardless of what type of AC system your vehicle has. Call 916-424-1845 to make an appointment or online please click here:
Did you know?
- August 5, 1861 - President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first Federal income tax, a 3 percent tax on incomes over $800, as an emergency wartime measure during the Civil War. However, the tax was never actually put into effect.
- August 13, 1961 - The Berlin Wall came into existence after the East German government closed the border between east and west sectors of Berlin with barbed wire to discourage emigration to the West. The barbed wire was replaced by a 12 foot-high concrete wall eventually extending 103 miles (166 km) around the perimeter of West Berlin. The wall included electrified fences, fortifications, and guard posts. It became a notorious symbol of the Cold War. Presidents Kennedy and Reagan made notable appearances at the wall accompanied by speeches denouncing Communism. The wall was finally opened by an East German governmental decree in November 1989 and torn down by the end of 1990.
- August 17, 1943 - During World War II in Europe, the Allies completed the conquest of the island of Sicily after just 38 days. This gave the Allies control of the Mediterranean and also led to the downfall of Benito Mussolini and Italy's eventual withdrawal from the war. However, the Germans managed to evacuate 39,569 troops, 47 tanks, 94 heavy guns, over 9,000 vehicles and 2,000 tons of ammunition back to the Italian mainland from Sicily.
- August 26, 1883 - One of the most catastrophic volcanic eruptions in recorded history occurred on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa. Explosions were heard 2,000 miles away. Tidal waves 120 ft. high killed 36,000 persons on nearby islands, while five cubic miles of earth were blasted into the air up to a height of 50 miles.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Thank you to all of our amazing clients who have referred their family, friends, and co-workers time after time. Our business depends on positive comments and referrals from people just like you! Every month we like to take a moment to thank the customer who referred another to our Precision brand of customer service.
This month we would like to thank Austin for referring Ronnie M!
SHEET PAN CHILI LIME SALMON
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (or juice of 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 crushed garlic cloves)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red chilli flakes (adjust to your preference of spice)
- 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 onion , cut into wedges
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to grill/broil settings on high heat. Spray a baking sheet tray with cooking oil spray; set aside.
- Whisk lime juice, parsley, olive oil, water, garlic, chilli flakes, cumin, salt and parsley together to combine. Add the honey and whisk again until the honey runs smooth through the rest of the ingredients. Arrange the salmon fillets, peppers and onion in a single layer on the prepared baking tray; and pour over half of the marinade. Toss peppers and onion to coat; and rotate the salmon to coat in the marinade.
- Broil / grill until the peppers are just beginning to char at the edges (about 10 minutes) and the salmon is cooked to your liking (about 10 minutes). Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lime wedges and remaining marinade for added flavour. (If the peppers are not done to your liking, simply transfer the salmon to a plate and return peppers to the oven until roasted to your liking).
Credit: cafedelites.com
June Trivial Challenge
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Email, call, or text us your answer and you'll be
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Congratulations to our July's Winner: Steven P!
Here's August's Trivial Question: What year was the Berlin Wall built?
A) 1924
B) 1954
C) 1973
D) 1961
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