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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
Keeping your engine running efficiently is a delicate balance. You need just the right mixture of air and fuel at any given moment to make power without wasting fuel. Your … Continue Reading How To Change An O2 Sensor
Diesel fuel is an amazingly efficient energy source and is used worldwide for transportation. Trucks, cars, trains, ships and heavy equipment all benefit from the dependable power supplied by diesel … Continue Reading How to Reduce Diesel Exhaust Build Up
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
Shopping for Spark Plugs With NAPA Automotive ignition and engine work are some of the most straight-forward DIY projects that at-home mechanics have performed for decades. At NAPA, not only … Continue Reading Shopping for Spark Plugs With NAPA
Catalytic Converter Theft Statistics According to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), reported catalytic converter thefts jumped from 1,298 in 2018 to 14,433 in 2020. And this … Continue Reading How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft Before It Starts
If you drive an internal combustion engine, the fuel you put in your car needs a spark to ignite it and keep your car running. Spark plugs use precisely crafted … Continue Reading The Best Spark Plugs for High-Performance Engines
Here’s how to reset the oil life on a Honda Civic. Even though the instructions change from model to model, you can follow these basic steps.
What does the oxygen sensor do exactly, and how does it do it? As a DIYer, is there anything you need to know about testing or replacing O2 sensors?
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.