Before I figured out how to work on cars, onboard computer systems scared me. I’ve had no formal training, after all, so the idea of a car’s complex electricals and countless sensors made DIY work ...

On-board diagnostics (OBD) means different things to different people. To the guy who still cranks over his '71 'Cuda every morning to get to the plant, it scares him to death. But then again, he's ...

OBD (On-board diagnostics) is a blessing for modern mechanics. As a former mechanic myself, OBD system saved the time I would’ve spent fiddling around in an engine bay going through every part ...

Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...

Modern vehicles are filled with chips and computers that control everything. A code reader makes self-maintenance a lot easier. When something goes wrong, there are many options for what it could be.

Most of us cringe in fear when the check engine light in the dashboard of a modern 4x4 is tripped on. Your mind begins to spin in frustration wondering what could have triggered it, how bad it really ...

On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these ...