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Recovering A/C Refrigerant-ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A is preparing to recover the refrigerant from a customer’s vehicle. What are the steps he should take when performing this service?
The Folded Paper Era and Beyond: Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Iconic Design Journey
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