Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: R-134a retrofits, EV compressors, and GM recalls

Oct. 4, 2024

From brake fluid problems to relearn procedures, these are the most popular stories for the first week of October 2024.

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October's already here, and so is our latest roundup of the most popular articles that appeared on VehicleServicePros.com for the first week of October 2024.

5. Chemours announces new low GWP retrofit approach for vehicles using R-134a

As federal regulations increase and cleaner technologies become available, it's important to keep up with all parts of the industry. Chemours' recent announcement obviously turned some heads as the fifth most popular article on the site this week. Read the full announcement here.

4. More than 449,000 SUVs recalled by GM

While new inventions are a key part of the industry's green efforts, pre-existing technology still dominates the market. General Motors recalled nearly half a million Escalades, Silverados, and more on account of a brake fluid indicator issue. Check out the complete bulletin here.

3. Top 10 Products of September 2024

Lifts, carts, guides, and specialty tools are just a few of the products on our Top 10 list for last month. See what tools and equipment caught readers' eyes by reading the full list here.

2. The Trainer #152: Crankshaft Variation Relearn Procedure

The powertrain control module (PCM) is a key component for any vehicle and knowledge of how it works is key to safely and effectively repair a wide variety of issues. Motor Age technical editor Brandon Steckler breaks it down in an easy-to-understand way in the latest episode of The Trainer. Watch it here.

1. Tech Tips-Belt-Driven Versus High-Voltage AC Compressors in EVs

There are traditional belt-driven low-voltage A/C compressors that most technicians and car enthusiasts are most familiar with, but with the evergrowing popularity of electric vehicles, it's more important now than ever to understand the differences between those traditional compressors and EVs' high-voltage compressors. Scott Brown talks about the differences in both operating and servicing these compressors in this Motor Age Tech Tip, which you can watch here.

About the Author

Griffin Matis | Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor

Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com.