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Things your car’s OBD-II port can do beyond reading error codes

That 16-pin connector tucked beneath the dashboard of every car built after 1996 is one of the most underused tools available ...
Forbes

Here’s What Common ‘Check Engine’ Problems Will Cost To Fix, Data Shows

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...
Digital Trends

Is your check engine light on? Here are 10 possible reasons why

While your car can’t talk, it communicates with you using chimes, icons, and messages. One icon that you should never ignore is the check engine light. It turns on when the car’s onboard computer ...
CNET

Lemur BlueDriver OBD-II scan tool review: BlueDriver diagnoses engine problems, shows smog check readiness

OBD-II diagnostic device BlueDriver interprets engine error codes to suggest what might need fixing, and lets you know if your car is ready for a smog check. Wayne ...
Cars

Report: Here’s What It Will Cost to Fix Your Check-Engine Light

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...
SlashGear

Should You Drive Your Car If The Check Engine Light Is Flashing?

You're driving along in peace when suddenly the dashboard lights up with a flashing Check Engine light. Can you ignore it and drive as usual until the next oil change ...
Forbes

Here's How Much It Costs To Fix A Car's 'Check Engine' Problems

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. With both new-car prices and fuel costs on the rise, today’s motorists are ...