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 — ...

My 2013 Subaru Outback recently freaked me out. Just out of the driveway, I noticed the “check engine” light was on, and the brake and cruise control lights were flashing. I eventually Googled these ...

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, ...

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 ...

How to determine whether your car has a loose gas cap—or a serious engine problem This is what the check engine light looks like. By Consumer Reports You’re driving along in your car or truck and ...

One of a Times Square-like array of instrument panel lights that flash on briefly when your car starts – and it's sure to cost you money if it stays on – is the “check engine” icon. For the ...

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021 file photo, Ari Thielman, manager at GT Tire & Service Center, holds a catalytic converter from a Ford F-150 that the 155 Colony St. business replaced for a customer in ...

If there's anything that can kill a driver's good mood, it's being out for a cruise, music blasting, and suddenly one of the lights on the dashboard illuminates. That said, a warning to check the fuel ...

Check engine light lit? Ignoring it or covering it with electrical tape is not an advisable course of action. Since computers began running and monitoring vehicle systems in the early 1980s, the ...