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!

Q: We have a 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited with about 23,500 miles. When we took it in for the emissions test, the test apparatus could not communicate with the sensors. Our Chrysler dealer said 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 ...

One of the top reasons a vehicle owner might search the web or head over to their regular service garage is over a dreaded ‘Check Engine’ light, or CEL. And it’s dreaded for good reason. That simple ...

A check engine light that returns after being reset means the underlying fault has not been repaired, only cleared from the vehicle's diagnostic memory. The OBD-II system monitors engine and emissions ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The check engine light is one of those dashboard warning lights drivers dread to see suddenly come on in the middle of driving. First-time car ...

As great as cars can be for getting where you need to go as quickly as possible, they have some drawbacks. Most notable are the repairs that tend to come along with them, which can be every bit as ...

Although commonly referred to as the “check-engine light,” some cars may instead display the message “Service Engine Soon,” or show a yellow or orange outline of an engine, perhaps with the word ...

You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. If you’re like most car owners, you have little idea about ...