Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Ford recalls, charging tips, and a broken V8
With stories ranging from engine problems to refrigerant advice, here are the five most popular articles that appeared on VehicleServicePros.com for the week of September 9-13, 2024.
5. Big-Time Boxes: Korey Wong, Mac Tools
Arguably the best part of getting a new toolbox or cart is getting to customize it and make it really feel like it's yours. Although Korey Wong keeps his work tools in his truck more often than not, his customized Macsimizer is still a sight to behold. Check out his setup here.
4. Over 90,000 Ford vehicles recalled over engine intake valve
Vehicles keep getting safer and safer, and part of that is because of the recall system used by car manufacturers. Recently, a spate of Ford vehicles were the subject of one such recall over the possibility of problems with the engine intake. Get the full scoop here.
3. Motor Age Tech Tips--Insights on Delivering Proper R-1234yf Service to your Clients
The always educational Scott Brown goes over R-1234yf refrigerant systems and why investing in refrigerant services can be key to keeping a shop afloat. Get Brown's breakdown by clicking here.
2. Wrench Tales #7: Ryan Colley
In the latest episode of Wrench Tales, Motor Age technical editor Brandon Steckler sat down with Ryan Colley of Elite Automotive Diagnostics in Somerset, United Kingdom to discuss a baffling engine fault in a 2006 Audi A4's DOHC V8. It's a tough situation for any technician, even an expert diagnostician, but Steckler and Colley go over the best path forward and ultimate solution. Watch the full episode here.
1. The key three: What really matters when it comes to charging
Clore Automotive's Jim O'Hara takes us through the questions anyone working with batteries and charging equipment should be asking when they're working on these systems. It's difficult to think of anyone more suited to share the need-to-know information about the subject than O'Hara, and he lives up to his reputation in this week's most popular article. Find out the three most important parts of charging here.
