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Diagnosing modern vehicle issues means somehow talking to the onboard computer systems. These systems are capable of performing in-depth vehicle diagnostics on the fly and storing the results for retrieval … Continue Reading How to an Use OBD2 Scanner on Your Vehicle
NAPA Auto Care: Diagnosis & Testing Services Just like you go to your family doctor once a year for a routine checkup, taking your vehicle to a reliable mechanic for … Continue Reading What’s Included In an Auto Diagnostic Service?
When an appliance or equipment around the house or in your garage breaks, the first question is whether it can be fixed or if it has to be scrapped. Most … Continue Reading Why The “Right to Repair” Your Vehicle Matters
If you have a modern fuel injected vehicle, it is almost guaranteed to have at least one or more oxygen sensors. And, at some point, that oxygen sensor will need … Continue Reading 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor
In some ways electric vehicles are just like any other vehicle on the road. Wheels are powered to move passengers from one place to another along a roadway. It’s the … Continue Reading EV Tools vs. ICE Tools – What You Need To Know
How to Use a Battery Tester on Your Vehicle No car battery lasts forever. In fact, a typical battery found under the hood of a combustion engine vehicle is designed … Continue Reading How to Use a Battery Tester on Your Vehicle
The oxygen sensor affects not only your car’s drivability, but the outside world as well. Here’s what you need to know about oxygen sensor repair.
When the ominous “Check Engine” light comes on, it could be anything from a loose gas cap to an engine dangerously close to overheating — so it’s a good idea to get it checked out ASAP. These days with new technology, diagnostic scan tools have become affordable enough to add to your own DIY arsenal…
Is a flashing check engine light worse than a solid one? Should you keep driving if it comes on? Here we will answer these questions.
Old car tools have almost vanished today outside the classic car or 4×4 world, but they remain in catalogs across the country.