If you own a car built after 1996, it comes equipped with a second-generation onboard diagnostic (OBD or OBDII) system. These systems work together with the vehicle's primary computer or powertrain ...

You hear a new, disturbing noise coming from your engine, open the hood, look around, and find nothing. Now what? Before you reach for a conveniently-placed torque wrench to try the ol’ “love tap,” ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. So your engine light is on. It could be nothing. Or it ...

Car owners dread few things quite as much as a vehicle's "Check Engine" light. However, the dreaded signal doesn't always foretell a worst-case scenario for motorists. They can even help prevent ...

The second iteration of on-board diagnostics, OBD II, has been required tech on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 1996. That means that anyone who uses or works on cars less than three decades old ...

Picture this: you've installed a new programmer that adds 150-plus horsepower and more than 200 lb-ft of torque to your 7.3L Power Stroke. The only problem is, your E40D-4R100 automatic transmission ...

View post: Subaru Outback’s Lease Offers This January Challenge the Honda Passport’s Value Pitch And right now at Amazon, you can get the Panlong OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool for only $28, less than half ...