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I used a $40 OBD-II scanner and saved hundreds in unnecessary mechanic visits

Using an inexpensive OBD-II scanner can save you money, time, and frustration.

Smartwatch Blood Sugar Alerts: 5 Settings That Make Readings Easier to See

Check the settings on Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Huawei Watch, and Garmin that can affect glucose alerts, ...
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How to fix P0171 code

P0171 is a diagnostic trouble code that means the engine’s air-to-fuel mixture on Bank 1 is too lean, with too much air ...
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ASE Recommends Motorists Have Vehicles Checked for Maximum Fuel Efficiency

LEESBURG, Va., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With high gas prices and the summer travel season upon us, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recommends motorists have their ...
Cars

How to Maintain a CVT

Fluid changes are critical with a continuously variable automatic transmission; ignore “lifetime” fluid claims and change it often (30,000-60,000 miles). Drain and fill is safest: Avoid pressurized ...
SlashGear

Can You Clean A Car's O2 Sensor? (And Why You Might Need To)

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...
mechanicbase

P0133 Code – Meaning, Causes & How to fix it

There are many different trouble codes that can be set in the system when there’s an issue with an oxygen sensor. One such example is the P0133 code. What does it mean and how does it differ from ...
Car and Driver

Cleaning an Idle Air Control Valve

Cleaning the idle air control valve (IACV) on your vehicle periodically helps keep carbon and other particles from building up on the valve, which can negatively affect the operation of the car.