It used to be that to troubleshoot any car problems you had one of two options: Take it to local Cincinnati auto repair shop, or break out the car repair Ouija board and take your best guess. Thanks to modern technology, however, there are now...
Want to troubleshoot your car like an expert mechanic? Your smartphone features more computer power than what NASA used to land Armstrong on the moon. It can tell you everything you need to know about your car. Some better apps include Torque Pro, HobDrive, OBD Car Doctor Pro, and Carista OBD2. Most require another device that connects the phone to your engine’s computer port. In total, the entire connection can be bought for less than $100. So the next time your check engine light comes on, know what’s wrong with the engine immediately, down to the last detail.
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