Ignoring a check engine light might feel harmless if the car still runs smoothly, but the warning signals more than a minor inconvenience. Driving with that light on can lead to higher repair costs, ...

Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain ...

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 ...

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The average car on the road today is almost 11 years old, and even though cars are built to last longer, all that wear and tear takes a toll. In fact, 80 percent of vehicles are in need of service or ...

That Check Engine light can mean so many different things, as can any noticeable difference in your car's performance or weird sounds. Fortunately, there are ways to narrow down the problem using ...

A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light illuminates, it’s hard not to hear the cha-ching sound of a cash register right ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 4 years old. According to CarMD.com, the national ...

CARS.COM — When the light goes on, something’s wrong. The vehicle diagnostics analysts at CarMD released their 2017 report on the most common car repairs resulting from that dreaded check engine light ...

It glows on your car’s dashboard and instantly ignites terror and loathing in the hearts and wallets of drivers; the dreaded “Check Engine” warning light. For ...