Car Repair & Maintenance

Using a professional-grade Autel OBD2 scanner, you can efficiently read, interpret, and clear the P0171 code while accessing real-time sensor data and system status.This guide covers the symptoms, causes, and step-by-step diagnosis of code P0171—and shows you how Autel scanners can...

In this article, we’ll explain what the oxygen sensor does, how it works, the warning signs of failure, and most importantly — how you can use Autel diagnostic scanners to detect and resolve O2 sensor issues before they become serious.

Replacing a car battery is one of the easiest DIY car maintenance tasks you can do at home. With the help of car diagnostic tools or Autel Car Battery Tester, such as the Autel MaxiBAS BT608, you can confidently check...

Some car components are only remembered when they stop working. And when those parts are expensive to repair or replace, you might even "bless" their inventor out of frustration. One of the best examples in modern vehicles is the EGR...

There are a few trouble codes, some of which are more common than others when using a car diagnostic scanner for diagnosis. As the title suggests, we will discuss these trouble codes today.

The oil change light, also known as the maintenance light, serves as a reminder that your vehicle is due for an oil change. Our comprehensive instructions show you how to reset the oil change light with autel scanner, including a...

The steering angle sensor is usually installed in the column below the steering wheel and is connected to the vehicle's electronic control unit (PCM) via the CAN bus. When we calibrate the steering angle sensor, we need to connect the...

If your car isn’t stopping as quickly as it once did or you find yourself pressing the brake pedal harder, this is a major warning sign. It could be due to low brake fluid or damaged rotors. Reduced braking power...

The primary purpose of the exhaust system is to keep these gases far away from you--though it also serves other purposes, including reducing engine noise and decreasing pollution. So, it's important to keep an eye (and ear, and nose) out...