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There are more than 100 million cars operating in the United States, not including heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and buses. Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles (more than a million … Continue Reading NAPA Auto Care: Vehicle Emissions Inspection & Repair
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
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
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.
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…
Are you wondering, “where is my VIN number?” This number can be found in places such as your car’s door jamb and dash. Learn more here.
The check engine light just came on. Now what? Here’s what to do the next time this light makes an appearance.
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.
A lit check engine light on your dashboard can be an intimidating surprise. A number of questions immediately come to mind: What’s wrong with your car? Will it be expensive … Continue Reading Your Check Engine Light Turned On, What’s Next?
As a beginning DIYer most people buy a basic tool set that can handle a variety of tasks. Those basic tools are great and lay a firm foundation for a … Continue Reading 7 Must-Have Specialty Tools For The Growing DIYer