If there’s one warning light that unites every driver from Anchorage to Miami, it’s that little amber engine icon.

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 ...

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, ...

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 — ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...

It’s a pretty common scenario that plays out in auto repair shops of all stripes — a customer comes in with a check engine light (CEL) concern, a tech inspects their vehicle and prepares an estimate, ...

Check engine lights are sometimes accompanied by noises, smells, and vibrations that can help diagnose the underlying issue. But sometimes, that annoying little light comes on with no other indication ...

I have a 2012 Kia Soul with 72,000 kilometres on the odometer, and the check-engine light is on for fuel lean at high load. I had the fuel system cleaned, a new oxygen sensor and fuel lines installed, ...

Long story short is that my check engine light came on last Thursday. It was on until today when I noticed that it finally turned off. I have an appointment to take it in on Wednesday to get it ...

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 ...