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 ...

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 ...

When her car’s dashboard warning lights came on, Selma Barron knew just what to do: Take her 2007 Lexus sport utility vehicle to the dealer to find out what was going on. Barron, of Hollywood, Fla., ...

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

Your dashboard is not trying to nag you, it is trying to keep you alive. Yet one of its most important warnings, the little ...

tWhen this light came on my dashboard, I used to throw my head back, close my eyes and whisper, “s***!” t The check engine light, also known as the MIL or maintenance indicator light, illuminates ...

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 ...

Your car's dashboard symbols generally fall under one of two categories: specific indicators with a single clear meaning and broad warnings with multiple potential causes. Specific indicators like the ...

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 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 ...