Engine code P0442 means a small leakage in the evaporative emission control system. It is not a critical problem, but it could be annoying and cause something more serious. We recommend addressing it ...

Code P0720 is one of the OBD codes that is activated when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects erratic or insufficient input from the output shaft sensor (OSS). Such a code generally indicates ...

Here's how to decipher BMW’s engine code names. Let's use an example. The engine in the 2018 M5 is a good one: S63B44T4. Here's what all of those letters and numbers mean.

Seeing your BMW’s check engine light (CEL) turn on without any clear error message or retrievable code can be confusing. Many owners expect that a warning light means there’s a code ready to read with ...

It might, at first, seem logical to incorporate the engine code within the VIN — or vice versa — but it's actually important that these two codes are kept separate from each other.

This Sun Pro kit, available from JC Whitney (13ZH6156R), has everything the OBD-I owner needs to recall engine codes and test out the sensor or component said code identifies.

The point is, the engine was unaffected by the transmission's lingering issues. A faulty gearbox will not directly damage your engine, but it may lead to accelerated wear and tear, depending on ...