Today’s vehicles operate in a highly complex nature, relying largely upon a web of interconnected electronic systems to facilitate proper operation. Simply put, the modern vehicle is every bit as computer and data driven, as it is mechanical in nature. … Read more
A modern vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system is easily capable of uncovering operational faults, thereby storing each for later review. These faults are known simply as DTCs (Diagnostic Fault Codes). Codes of this nature point to the underlying cause of whatever … Read more
When you’re driving down the road or starting up your car, the last thing you want to see is a check engine light. But for thousands of drivers every day, that’s exactly what happens. But once you read the code, … Read more
In the modern era, automotive technicians now rely heavily upon data presented by a vehicle’s on-board diagnostic system, when attempting to diagnose and repair various issues. The vast majority of such issues are now addressed through the use of a … Read more
When you’re driving down the road, the last thing you want to see on your vehicle’s dashboard is a check engine light. But at some point or another, it’s bound to happen. But when you finally wrench your heart out … Read more
Though automotive design and manufacturing processes have advanced significantly over the past several decades, even the best of vehicles are far from mechanically bulletproof. Therefore, we as motorists, attempt to carefully maintain our vehicles, while also expecting the occasional breakdown. … Read more
The internal combustion engine has advanced significantly over the past 100 years. A host of technological advancements have been pioneered, many of which are aimed at reducing emissions by boosting combustion efficiency. While these advancements have proved quite beneficial as … Read more
Few things can cause your heart to sink in your chest like a sudden check engine light on the dash. But once you claw your heart back into place and get the code read, you’ve still only completed half the … Read more
Few things will stress you out more than a check engine light. But once you’ve pulled your heart out of your throat and checked what your vehicle’s check engine light means, you’re presented with a whole new list of questions. … Read more
If you’ve ever been cruising along without a care, only to notice that a check engine light has suddenly appeared on your vehicle’s dash, you likely recall being quite bewildered. This bewilderment only grows when your vehicle shows no other … Read more