Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Topology, cylinder heads, and the Iron Giant

Scratching your head over cylinder heads? Trying to find some inspiration for finally revamping your tool setup? The most viewed articles on VehicleServicePros for the week of October 14-18, 2024, have got you covered.

5. Tips for long jump starter life

Clore Automotive's Jim O'Hara says it plainly: every battery will die for good at some point. That includes jump starters, too, but fortunately, there are ways to extend battery life. Take O'Hara's advice for keeping your jump starters running their best by reading the article here.

4. Innovation Award Profile: Oasis Scientific Vividia CX-4010i Borescope

Each month, Professional Tool & Equipment News interviews one of the award winners from the Innovation Awards. For October, we spoke with Oasis Scientific about the inspiration and impressive features of the Vividia CX-4010i Borescope. Check out the full profile here.

3. Cylinder head inspection and service

Even if your shop isn't machining or rebuilding engines, Mike Mavrigan's step-by-step overview of cylinder head repair and rebuilding is an ideal way to build understanding and better understand the work involved in these operations. Between his straightforward explanations and helpful images, Mavrigan's breakdown is worth a read regardless of how often you deal with cylinder heads. 

2. The ‘Iron Giant’

According to maintenance foreman Bob Roux's tool dealer, his "Iron Giant" toolbox setup is one of the biggest boxes in Washington. The Giant measures in at a little over 17", and it's an impressive sight to behold. From organization to aesthetics, this setup is worth a look -- click here to see more of the Giant.

1. Mastering Diagnostics #17: Topology

Motor Age technical editor Brandon Steckler is a globally recognized master of diagnostics, so when he offers up some knowledge and a way to get more information on a vehicle's issues with less disassembly, it's worth paying attention. Efficient network fault diagnoses are an understandable struggle for a lot of technicians, but with Steckler's advice, they don't have to be so difficult. Watch the latest Mastering Diagnostics here.