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 ...

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 ...

Car repairs are almost always an unanticipated expense that few people enjoy, but there is a tool that can give you an edge ...

Onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems have been around since the 1980s and were developed to help limit harmful automotive exhaust emissions. Between 1988 and 1995, U.S.-built vehicles came with what's ...

The check engine light means one of your car’s systems is malfunctioning. If it’s flashing, pull over as soon as you safely can. If it’s steady, follow these simple steps. Many, or all, of the ...

"At some point," said Maurice Tuff, "your check-engine light will come on. Every vehicle that I've owned, the check-engine light has come on." And for Tuff, that dreaded light has shined not only in ...

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 parts working together in your car — many important for normal operation — ...

When the dreaded malfunction indicator light turns on, it’s not the end of the world. Here’s how to cope with an MIL! Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...