In the last Diagnostics episode, we outlined the vital information provided by compression and leakdown testing and illustrated how to use these most important tools. These tests reveal the internal ...

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 article explains how vehicle diagnostics, live data, and sensor readings help identify the cause of a check engine light.

Throughout your vehicle’s lifetime, you will encounter a range of issues. For instance, your brake pads may become worn, your AC unit might start to produce an unpleasant smell, or your axle may break ...

OBD Auto Doctor app reads car diagnostic codes for $15 total cost versus $150+ dealer visits, turning check engine light panic into manageable information.

When driving a car with an automatic transmission, owners may encounter various problems with the engine control system. The most common one is the U0100 error. What ...

The year 1970 was a pivotal one for the U.S. auto industry. With new car designs already on the assembly lines, Congress threw automakers a curveball by passing the Clean Air Act and establishing the ...

The benefits of diagnostics are clear to Jerry Greiner, VP of business operations, procurement & fleet management at Transervice. “The data will give you an overall picture of the truck’s health and ...

If you've ever seen a port by your car's dashboard that can't charge your phone or provide auxiliary power from your vehicle's battery, there's a good chance that it is an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) ...