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." The check-engine light suddenly appearing on your dashboard is enough to dampen any drive. For the ...

Recently, we discussed the pending OBD III, but we did not go into detail about its predecessors OBD II or OBD. These are On-Board Diagnostics that came about when emission controls were born. With ...

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) ...

The DPL Telematic's Trackall OBDII GPS tracking system with anti-tamper protection features a backup battery which delivers immediate disconnection notifications with location as well as GPS jamming ...

Buying a used diesel truck can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. Months can be spent looking for a rig that has the right configuration of cab, bed, engine, and even suspension. And then, once the desired ...

Information is power. And when it comes to cars, information could mean more horsepower. Or better fuel efficiency — even a healthier engine. So says Rex Tokeshi-Torres, vehicle testing technician for ...

Periodically monitoring your vehicle's condition can help ensure its longevity and performance. A vehicle health report (VHR) is a valuable tool that assists vehicle owners in tracking the condition ...