When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or emissions system needs attention. I see it as an early warning system that ...

The reduced engine power light (typically referred to as the "check engine light" or "malfunction indicator lamp") will illuminate when the engine management unit (CPU) detects a malfunction or ...

When the check engine light comes on in a vehicle, it’s indicating that there is some issue with the car that should be checked out. It could be something minor, such as the gas cap not being screwed ...

You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. If you’re like most car owners, you have little idea about ...

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

It may cost you more in the long run. You’re driving along and suddenly your check engine light goes on. But nothing seems to have changed with the way your car is running. It’s OK to let it go for a ...

Fact: Check engine lights lead to gray hairs and sleepless nights. Just kidding, they’re important warning signs that help you maintain your ride’s health and well-being. But what happens when that ...

Unless we're talking about the '68 Ranchero that your Uncle Hank lives out of, every car needs some sort of ECU (engine control unit) to tell each of its engine's moving parts what to do and how to ...

Playing second fiddle to the dreaded check-engine light is the oil light, one of the many dashboard warning lights that you shouldn't ignore when it illuminates while driving. Some cars have multiple ...