Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain ...

As great as cars can be for getting where you need to go as quickly as possible, they have some drawbacks. Most notable are ...

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 ...

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'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 ...

If you are like many vehicle owners, when the “Check Engine” light comes on your heart skips a beat. It could be something as simple as a loose gas cap or it could signal that the vehicle’s engine or ...

Cindy Antrican, public affairs manager for AAA Allied Group, Inc., provides traffic safety tips and information for motorists. Email: CAntrican@aaa-alliedgroup.com. Many drivers don’t know what the ...

One of the myriad lights on a car’s instrument panel that flashes on for a few seconds upon startup is the mysterious “check engine” warning. Typically noted by the profile of a car’s engine, or ...

So, picture this: you’re cruising down the road, feeling good, when suddenly that pesky check […] ...

CARS.COM — Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Well, CarMD says that when it comes to your car, prevention also is worth a whole lot of money. The Irvine, Calif.

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