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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 ...
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Are You Making This Costly Mistake with Your Car's Fuel Efficiency?

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If your car experiences poor fuel economy, lacks power, feels sluggish, idles rough, or has an illuminated check ...
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Using An OBD-II Scanner: What It Can And Can't Tell You

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...
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Things your car’s OBD-II port can do beyond reading error codes

That 16-pin connector tucked beneath the dashboard of every car built after 1996 is one of the most underused tools available to everyday drivers. Most people encounter the OBD-II port only when a ...