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 ...

The dashboard of your car provides plenty of useful information while you're driving, from the speed you're traveling at to the amount of gas left in your tank. The check engine light is another ...

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 ...

Modern cars are becoming more and more computerized, so much so that in 2010, CarMD.com, a provider of automotive diagnostic data, reported 675 different possible reasons for a check engine light to ...

It may cost you more in the long run. You’re driving along and suddenly your check engine light goes on. But nothing seems to have changed with the way your car is running. It’s OK to let it go for a ...

There are few things more distracting when driving than a check engine light, or CEL. The CEL is a vague, catch-all light that indicates there is an error somewhere ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. You’ll usually know when it’s time to take your car, truck or sport-utility ...

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 ...

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 ...