A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light ...

Although commonly referred to as the “check-engine light,” some cars may instead display the message “Service Engine Soon,” or show a yellow or orange outline of an engine, perhaps with the word ...

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 ...

Modern-day vehicles are equipped with numerous sensors designed to monitor every aspect of the car. If one of these systems detects an issue, it is likely to trigger the warning system, which will ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The check engine light is one of those dashboard warning lights drivers dread to see suddenly come on in the middle of driving. First-time car ...

If you are like many vehicle owners, when the “Check Engine” light comes on your heart skips a beat. It could be something as simple as a loose gas cap or it could signal that the vehicle’s engine or ...

In order for our cars to carry us to and from our various destinations reliably, all the parts must work together smoothly. The fuel and air intake systems provide the ingredients necessary to power ...

I have a ten year old Dodge pickup. Nothing special other than it is paid for, and is quite comfortable to drive. It is my work horse dragging my carhauler trailer, boat, tractor and trash to the dump ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. You're driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or ...