Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Smart motors, refrigerants, and fuel trim
This is the final weekly roundup we'll be doing this year, and it's no surprise that videos from this year's AAPEX dominate this list. Here are the most viewed stories on VehicleServicePros.com for the week of December 16-20, 2024.
5. Encoders and smart motors in modern vehicles
It's easy for the typical driver to overlook the mechanics behind the advanced functions of today's vehicles -- an automatic trunk is automatic, and that's all there is to it. It's an entirely different story for the people working on those vehicles. Here, Jeff Taylor provides a firm working background for anyone unfamiliar with these systems and a good refresher for those who are.
4. AAPEX 2024 Video: What’s New in Refrigerant Management Products From CPS Products for 2025
Motor Age got the chance to speak with Dennis Eaton, national U.S. sales manager for CPS, about the company's upcoming product releases in this video. Fluid exchange systems, dual refrigerant machines, and injection kits were just a few of the products on the slate for 2025.
3. AAPEX 2024: What's in store for bproauto in 2025 with Erik Screeden and Dustin Pedley
Motor Age's Erik Screeden spoke with Dustin Pedley, global head of bproauto, about the company's exciting plans for next year. According to the interview, tie rods, ball joints, and control arms are a key focus for bproauto in 2025.
2. Mastering Diagnostics #19: Rear Fuel Trim
In this follow-up to The Trainer #148, Brandon Steckler discusses the basics of the classic zirconium dioxide oxygen sensor and how newer wide-range air/fuel ratio sensors work in modern vehicles.
1. AAPEX 2024: Eric gives Brandon the rundown on the new Launch Tech X-613 Mobile Aligner
And leading the pack, it's Brandon once again with another video from AAPEX 2024. In this video, he speaks with Launch Tech USA's Eric Pagliughi about the company's new portable alignment system, which features magnet-based alignment calibration, wheel clamps, and more.
