OBD-II diagnostic device BlueDriver interprets engine error codes to suggest what might need fixing, and lets you know if your car is ready for a smog check. Wayne ...

In 1976, Chrysler ushered in the computer engine management system era with their Electronic Lean Burn 400 4-bbl. This early computerized spark-advance control system was developed to make the engine ...

MeatPi Electronics, an Australian based Hardware developer firm, announced their new open-source OBD scanning tool called WiCAN Pro. It is set to be launched on the ground funding platform Crowdsupply ...

Onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems have been around since the 1980s and were developed to help limit harmful automotive exhaust emissions. Between 1988 and 1995, U.S.-built vehicles came with what's ...

Mac Tools says automotive technicians looking to save time and money in the shop can now utilize its upgraded TaskPlus Trilingual OBD II/EOBD & Scan Tool (ET1205ANX). According to the company, new ...

Q How useful are the under-$100 scanners you see at the auto supply store? They make it sound like you can fix anything with them. — Gene Hammond A: The tools Gene is referring to are OBD-II scan ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Aug 27, 2025 2:30 PM EDT Something we all dread seeing is the check ...