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DexterCarMD - A return to Auto Independance?
February 22nd 2008 00:26
CarMD - Your personal mechanic.
The CarMD Package
Remember the good old days of the internal combustion engine. Back when something went wrong with your car you could just lift up the hood and with basic mechanical knowledge fix most simple problems? Having electrical symptoms meant going for the distributor cap and spark plugs. A hiccup in fuel feed started with the carburettor?
Now everything is engineered through computer chips. Fuel injection systems and auto electronics are all governed by a silicon mind that demands professional tools for diagnosis. My father complained endlessly about the development of the technology because it swiped his automotive independence.
Today I found a practical and somewhat revolutionary gadget that could change all that. It’s called CarMD, a digital handheld unit that plugs directly into your engines computer and provides easy to read analysis of your cars systems.
CarMD doing it's job
From the official CarMD website:
"The handheld tester automatically links to your vehicle’s computers through a port found under the dashboard. It’s easy-to-read LED’s give quick indications of the vehicles health.
You can use the tester to monitor and maintain the health of your 1996 and newer car, light truck, minivan and/or SUV for the life of your vehicle.
The CarMD can help you to:
Examine a used car before buying
The green, yellow and red lights on the CarMD tester can tell you if the used car you're considering is jewel, a possible lemon, or a big red flag.
Give your vehicle a clean bill of health before road trips
Again, watch the lights. Green = go, Yellow = proceed with caution, Red = consult your mechanic.
Pre-”smog/pollution” test your car
Yellow or red lights mean you may not pass a state emissions test. Be sure to consult your mechanic.”
Visit CarMD.com for more information and to see a demo video.
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