The Department of Justice says it will no longer seek criminal charges tied specifically to tampering with a vehicle’s ...

In the January issue, we discussed the history of OBD. This time we are going to investigate some of the technology required to meet OBD II standards. To give an idea of the magnitude of technological ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Since the mandate of the OBD-II port in 1996, auto mechanics have accessed vital information about your ...

Replacing a worn-out, oil-burning, smoke-belching engine in a 4x4 is a big goal for many enthusiasts. Swapping in a late-model, fuel-efficient, more powerful engine is a great idea, but when it comes ...

“Using this device has saved me from being overcharged at auto repair shops.” ...

Vehicles manufactured since 1996 have had to comply with the CARB issued OBD-II specification. These vehicles use a standardized diagnostic connector and data output format. On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The check-engine light suddenly appearing on your dashboard is enough to dampen any drive. For the ...

Onboard diagnostic systems such as OBD-II are more sophisticated and capable than ever before. But OBD-II may still cause untold confusion and anger when motorists fail to get straight answers about ...

The 90s were a pivotal time in world history, and 1996 was no different. You might have spent the year glued to the TV playing Super Mario 64, or perhaps you were busy campaigning for Bill Clinton or ...

Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience behind ...