The check engine light comes on, your stomach drops, and you have two choices: drive to a shop and pay a diagnostic fee ...

There it is. On your dashboard. Staring at you, mocking you, making you plot insurance fraud: your car’s check engine light. That little bugger has been on your dash for weeks now and you haven’t been ...

We've compiled a list of some of the best OBD2 diagnostic scanners describing their features, specifications, compatibility, and benefits. The automotive industry has a huge variety of OBD2 scanners ...

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...

View post: BMW vs Mercedes Reliability: The Winner Isn’t Even Close One option that brings professional-level diagnostics to the home garage is the Cicpap OBD2 Scanner, which is on sale right now for ...

Everyone knows how imperative it is to service their vehicles to make sure they’re running smoothly and efficiently. But even if someone is following the manufacturer-suggested service intervals and ...

Car trouble got you down? When diagnosing a problem in any modern vehicle, your first plan of attack should be to check under the steering wheel. Then plug in a diagnostic tool to your OBD2 port and ...

An OBD-II scanner can turn the mystery of a check engine light into clear, actionable information. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just want to save on mechanic visits, understanding how to use one ...

In the past, automotive diagnostic scanners were rather expensive. But today you can get a wireless interface for $10 online and use a multitude of apps to read codes, log, and monitor data in a wide ...

In 1976, Chrysler ushered in the computer engine management system era with their Electronic Lean Burn 400 4-bbl. This early computerized spark-advance control system was developed to make the engine ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's probably happened to everyone at least once. You're driving along enjoying your favorite tunes when suddenly, your car's "check engine" ...