VehicleServicePros.com, online home of PTEN and Professional Distributor magazines, counts down the most popular content for vehicle repair professionals in 2020.
1. Tech Tip: Performing a throttle relearn on GM vehicles
Mac Tools offers information on how to perform a throttle/idle relearn after cleaning the throttle body on a GM vehicle.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/11577406
2. Current list of OEs that use R-1234yf refrigerant
VSP's current list of OEs that use R-1234yf refrigerant is a handy reference that lists OE car manufacturers that have implemented the use of R-1234yf refrigerant in their vehicle A/C systems.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/12056013
3. Attacking no code misfires
Experienced technician, instructor, shop owner, and shop management consultant Barry Hoyland discusses how to handle no code misfires when it comes to vehicle repair.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/21029342
4. Tech Tip: 10 rules to follow when using vehicle lifts
These 10 simple vehicle safety precautions will help ensure your shop continues to operate without incident.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/10981450
5. Tech Tip: VGT Cummins actuator - Installation and calibration procedure
On some specific Cummins engines, a fault over VGT (Variable Geometry Turbine) actuator needs a specific procedure to correctly achieve reparation. This specific procedure must be followed also when the VGT actuator is removed and reinstalled.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/12034934
6. Procedure for manually bleeding the brake system with a scan tool
A step-by-step process for bleeding a brake system manually using a scan tool, on a hybrid vehicle.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/12049391
7. Tool Review: Zurich ZR-PRO
Reviewer Blair Brylawki came away impressed with the Zurich ZR-PRo's ability to share information, to both his team and his customers.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/21106031
8. Snap-on celebrates 100th anniversary with special-edition toolbox
As a nod to the company’s founding year, only 1,920 units are being manufactured and a serialized lock rail medallion with individually numbered plates showcase each box’s place in Snap-on history.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/21132466
9. Engine overheating? How to keep your cool
This helpful service repair tip offers the right tools and techniques help you find bad water pumps, head gaskets and more in the name of keeping your engine from overheating.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/10881931
10. The Usual Suspects: Guide to commercial truck tire wear by type
This image gallery is a guide to commercial truck tire wear by type. It contains examples of irregular drive, steer and trailer tire wear including probable cause and corrective actions for each.
For more information, visit: https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/21026018
