In the last Diagnostics episode, we outlined the vital information provided by compression and leakdown testing and illustrated how to use these most important tools. These tests reveal the internal ...

Car owners dread few things quite as much as a vehicle's "Check Engine" light. However, the dreaded signal doesn't always foretell a worst-case scenario for motorists. They can even help prevent ...

We found out more in just a few seconds than we would have using every diagnostic tool on the Snap-On truck. Besides the snapped belt, which didn't take a phone call to figure out, we learned that ...

Car diagnostic tests scan a car’s components and integrated systems for errors or malfunctions before they become dangerous. These tests leverage computerization to keep your car in optimal working ...

That Check Engine light can mean so many different things, as can any noticeable difference in your car's performance or weird sounds. Fortunately, there are ways to narrow down the problem using ...

A car can be compared to the human body and may need diagnostic tests very often. For humans, when a patient consults a doctor about a symptom, the doctor runs a medical diagnostic test to ascertain ...

PACCAR has been granted a patent for a diagnostic method to identify misfire conditions in individual engine cylinders of turbocharged diesel engines. The method involves using pressure and crankshaft ...

The weather is perfect, the sea calm—everything looks great for your trip. But just as you’re about to start your personal watercraft (PWC), an unfamiliar warning light flashes on the dashboard. For ...

Gas turbine engines are integral to modern power generation and aviation, necessitating robust control systems and precise diagnostic methodologies to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.