When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or emissions system needs attention. I see it as an early warning system that ...

You're driving along in peace when suddenly the dashboard lights up with a flashing Check Engine light. Can you ignore it and drive as usual until the next oil change ...

As great as cars can be for getting where you need to go as quickly as possible, they have some drawbacks. Most notable are the repairs that tend to come along with them, which can be every bit as ...

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 ...

In the Last diagnostics article, we outlined how to retrieve and decipher engine diagnostics for engines running OBD-I engine management computers. OBD or On Board Diagnostics is a subsystem of the ...

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 ...

I don't know if there's anyone out there that actually likes the check engine light. If you're seeing it while driving, it just means that the rest of your day is going to suck and potentially end ...

I have a 2002 Lexus ES 300. The mechanic says three cylinders are misfiring in "bank 1." I don't know what to do. He sounds like he just wants money. He said it will be $90 an hour just to find out ...