Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. When the OBD system de ...

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Does your vehicle need repairing?
Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows: Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss ...

Instrument cluster overview
With tachometer Instrument cluster overview 1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2. Tachometer 3. Speedometer 4. Clock 5. Clock reset knob 6. Odometer and two trip mete ...

If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. You should f ...