Your car is basically a rolling computer network, and that little “check engine” light is the car begging you to read the error message. That’s why OBD2 scanners are having a moment. You plug a dongle ...

A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light ...

There's nothing more intimidating for many drivers than to find a warning error light appear on your vehicle dashboard. While some may be confident in their ability ...

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 ...

We've all been there before. You're idling in bumper-to-bumper traffic and all of a sudden your beloved 5.0L Fox-body Mustang starts to pop and sputter a bit. While the issue might clear itself up and ...

A glowing check engine light is one of the most common — and most stressful — experiences for car owners. It can mean an ...

While your car can’t talk, it communicates with you using chimes, icons, and messages. One icon that you should never ignore is the check engine light. It turns on when the car’s onboard computer ...

Neither black tape nor a magic marker is the solution when your car or truck's check-engine light comes on. When the light, which is shaped like the outline of an engine, illuminates, do not panic!

When driving, the Check Engine light is one of the most anxiety inducing dashboard warnings, and in 2025 its importance has ...

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️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. Modern cars are technological marvels, ...