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 ...

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, ...

Two lights on your dashboard have similar messages, but very different meanings. Here's what they are, what they mean, and ...

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

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 ...

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It's pretty easy to dismiss the "check engine" light as just stupid, because, well, it is. I suppose if you thought that the cause of smoke coming from under your hood had something to do with the ...

Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain failure to something as benign as a loose gas cap. The light will simply ...

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 ...

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 ...

New Jersey drivers often laugh off their check engine lights, seeing them as mere suggestions. But as many have learned, ...