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 ...

A car can be compared to the human body and may need diagnostic tests very often. For humans, when a patient consults a doctor about a symptom, the doctor runs a medical diagnostic test to ascertain ...

Simple dipstick test reveals engine-killing problems in 5 seconds, spotting coolant leaks and oil contamination before ...

Modern vehicles are more connected and complex than ever, but that doesn’t mean you have to visit a dealership every tim ...

Perkins has joined Trackunit’s Works With program to deliver advanced engine diagnostics through a new app, helping equipment ...

PACCAR has been granted a patent for a diagnostic method to identify misfire conditions in individual engine cylinders of turbocharged diesel engines. The method involves using pressure and crankshaft ...

The weather is perfect, the sea calm—everything looks great for your trip. But just as you’re about to start your personal watercraft (PWC), an unfamiliar warning light flashes on the dashboard. For ...

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) ...