We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While it may seem intimidating at first, there are plenty of easy DIY auto maintenance projects that even the most novice DIY-er can handle.

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...

Now, you do need an O2-sensor socket. Bah. I'm a mechanic by trade and all I've ever needed was a 7/8ths wrench and a hammer. I suppose you could do it the proper way and buy an O2 sensor socket, but ...