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 ...

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 ...

Q: I am shopping for a used car. What do you think about bringing along a computer scan tool to test the car before buying it? Do you think the dealer or private seller would mind? A: I think scanning ...

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,” ...

Q: You have mentioned a scan tool that was not overly expensive but bordered on something a professional would use. What kind was it? When I look online, there are many to choose from. A: Innova ...

Something we all dread seeing is the check engine light popping up on our dash. Instead of guessing what’s going on, OBD2 diagnostic scanners can look over your car’s systems and help you figure out ...

When my check engine light came on recently, I decided to try the FIXD scanner to avoid an unnecessary mechanic visit. The device plugs into the OBD2 port and pairs with my phone via Bluetooth, giving ...

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 ...

Modern vehicles have many sensors to turn on the engine light in the dashboard when your automotive require being checking and repairing. The reading sensors are tracked by the vehicle's computer and ...