The Gooloo Deepscan DS1 is capable of reading car code in vehicles made in 1996 or later. It offers insights into your car's health and even offers potential solutions depending on its results. This ...

Modern cars generate mountains of diagnostic data, and choosing the right OBD-II scanner can make the difference between ...

Yet anyone can get an idea of the problem with a simple check using a tool that can cost less than a pub lunch. Most cars have an On Board Diagnostics (OBD) port, which allows you to plug in a device ...

Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain ...

I’ve spent enough time around 7.3 Powerstroke trucks to know one thing—they don’t fail loudly, and they rarely explain themselves. Most problems show up as small changes first: a slightly rough idle, ...

“It’s a great way to find out what is wrong with the computer or vehicle.” The iKiKin OBD2 Scanner Code Reader is on sale (for a limited time only) for $18, which is $18 off the original $36 price tag ...

As 2026 rolls in, car owners are increasingly done with subscription-based OBD2 scanners that lock features behind monthly fees or app upgrades. If you’ve ever felt annoyed by a “scan now, pay later” ...

When your car needs repairs, few tools are more valuable than an OBD2 scanner. A check engine light only tells you that something’s wrong, but an OBD2 scanner can tell you exactly what it is. The ...

The do-it-all bidirectional tool, TopDon’s ArtiDiag800 BT 2, has leveled up my diagnostics to a pro level at a fraction of the cost. Disclosure: Topdon is a sponsor of LS1-Tech. In the past couple of ...

Car crime has become increasingly sophisticated, with thieves using the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port fitted to modern cars to start the engine and drive away. The problem has made headlines, ...