Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Diagnosing diesels, industry insights, and one flashlight
It's a little scary to be already saying goodbye to January 2025, but here we are. For as fast as time seems to be moving, this industry moves even faster. Here are the five most-read articles on VehicleServicePros.com for the week of Jan. 27-31, 2025.
5. Diesel Diagnostics
Snap-on National Training Manager Keith Wray takes us to the shop in this lesson on light-duty diesel vehicles. From laying out the differences in diesel versus gasoline performance to giving steps for Ford and GM vehicles, this guide is a perfect course for making sure your diesel knowledge is up to snuff.
4. Tech Tip: Toyota Tacoma starts, runs, stalls
The Toyota Tacoma has been one of the highest-selling trucks on the market for a minute, so it's no surprise that a Tacoma tip drew so much attention. In this tip from the start of the month, the ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team talks about repairing a Tacoma with bouncing fuel pump pressure and a dying engine.
3. Podcast: MEMA's Ben Brucato on Service, Sustainability, and Trump Administration Tariffs
This year is shaping up to be a banner year for Aftermarket Business World, which couldn't come at a better time for anyone in need of insight and analysis of the rapidly changing and tumultuous aftermarket. Ben Brucato, vice president of membership and engagement for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, speaks with AMBW chief Chris Jones in this episode of Aftermarket All-Access about MEMA's initiatives, impending tariffs, and staying ahead of a dynamic industry.
2. Correcting Mazda EGR misfire
A number of CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles may display rough idle and random misfires due to issues with the EGR valve and PCM. This bulletin offers a simple explanation of how the issue occurs and a straightforward solution.
1. Streamlight releases new USB flashlight
New products are always exciting, but Streamlight's recent launch of the MegaStream USB flashlight has sparked a mega-stream of interest. The light may come in a small package at 5.3" long and 5.4 oz, but on high, it can produce a 1,800 lm, 322m beam for two hours. It also features an unbreakable lens, impact resistance, and more.
