Automotive News and Vehicle Tuning Insights

5 Benefits of ECU/ECM Reprogramming

If you’re curious about how reprogramming can improve your vehicle’s performance, this article will help. In it, BenchForce, an ECU Bench Programming resource for OBD-II Vehicles, discusses the fiv...

The Essential History of General Motors LS Engines

To this day, gearheads around the world see General Motors’ line of LS Engines as one of the finest pieces of machinery a car manufacturer has ever created. If you’re interested in learning more ab...

Could a Ban on Gasoline-Powered Cars Ever Happen in the U.S.?

BenchForce, a leader in automotive bench programming components, looks at the current automotive landscape, the pros and cons of EVs, and the likelihood of a ban on gas-powered vehicles.

What is J1939? Everything You Need to Know

If you’re interested in better interpreting heavy-duty commercial vehicle fault codes, then gaining a basic understanding of J1939 is an essential start. To help you get started, BenchForce highlig...

5 Reasons People Love Ford’s Power Stroke Diesel Engine

Whether you’re currently in the market for a truck or already have one, you may be curious about Ford’s renowned Power Stroke diesel engine. To give you some insights, BenchForce looks at the brief...

Understanding The Body Control Module

From lighting and locks to windows and wipers, the body control module (BCM) is responsible for a myriad of vehicle features. Whether you’re an auto enthusiast, repair shop owner, or aspiring bench...

What Type of OBD Is In My Car? Plus Other FAQs.

What type of OBD is in my car? To learn more, BenchForce highlights these two methods of finding what OBD your vehicle has.

Electric Cars or Hydrogen Cars? The Race to Topple Petroleum?

Technology continues to advance year after year and is only getting better. Soon enough, we will exceed the need for petroleum-based fuels. But what technology will take over? Electric vehicles (EV...

What is a Bricked ECU?

To learn what a bricked ECU is and how to minimize your chances of dealing with the issue, BenchForce decided to jot down a few definitions and discuss some reprogramming best practices.

The Who, What, and How of BenchForce

BenchForce is a company that makes a modular line of products. These products allow a technician to program parameters or edit aspects of modules that make up a vehicle's communication network.