Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Inspection tools, mysterious overheating, and F-150 misfires
The weather may be getting cooler as we settle into fall, but the same can't be said for an '07 Buick that won't stop overheating or reports of thermal incidents in certain Jeep models. Here are the top five most popular articles on VehicleServicePros.com for the third week of September 2024.
5. Tech Tip: Buick Lucerne engine overheating
A 2007 Lucerne's engine kept overheating, but when the technician checked the cooling system, they found no leaks, a system full of coolant, and working fans. Multiple thermostat changes didn't change anything either, and the engine kept overheating. The technician ended up reaching out to a Tech-Assist consultant, who provided key advice to troubleshoot and solve the overheating issue. Find out what went wrong here.
4. The benefits of digital inspection tools
With over two decades of automotive experience, Rick Urso knows just how difficult it can be to diagnose a vehicle's issues without the proper tools. Digital inspection tools are a necessary part of any technician's toolbox, but there are thousands of different tools with different purposes. Fortunately, Urso explains how these sorts of tools can make technicians more efficient and their work even faster with the proper equipment in this breakdown.
3. Compression testing a Ford F-150
Motor Age technical editor Brandon Steckler is a globally recognized automotive educator for a reason, and his The Data Doesn't Lie series is evidence of his ability to break down complicated diagnoses and issues into actionable learning opportunities. In the latest Data Doesn't Lie, he goes over a case of a 2015 Ford F-150 suffering from a cylinder misfire, how the technician investigated, and what the possible solutions could be. See if you know what the next step should be by checking out the full article here.
2. Investigation underway for over 780,000 Jeeps
A new NHTSA investigation involves the claim that certain Jeep models can catch fire even with the engine off. Stellantis says it's aware of other thermal incidents involving a power steering pump's electrical connector and is cooperating with the investigation. Get the rest of the details here.
1. Brake Pad and Rotor Service Tech Tips: Taking All the Right Steps To Ensure Safe and Effective Results
Brake services are a given at most shops, but their routine nature can make it easy to miss critical steps. In this Tech Tip video, Scott Brown explains each step for servicing brake pads and rotors to ensure the vehicle can continue to perform as it should without causing future issues. Watch the full episode here.
