DPL Telematics, a provider of advanced asset monitoring and telemetry technologies, announced the release of internal backup battery and anti-tamper features for the next generation Trackall OBDII ...

For anyone who’s ever seen a check engine light appear and felt a wave of uncertainty, the ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: I just had my check engine light fixed at a cost of $273. The adviser said it was an “EVAP solenoid” that had gone bad. I’ve never heard of one of these before. The repair seems to have ...