Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. You’ll usually know when it’s time to take your car, truck or sport-utility ...

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 ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. When a vehicle’s check engine light turns on, many ...

Three of the main reasons the check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) turns on are: a loose fuel cap, issues with the ignition system, and problems with the emissions system. Many ...

Motorists in the nation’s capital and most populous state paid the most in 2019 to address problems indicated by vehicles’ check-engine light, according to a study by CarMD. Citing data gathered from ...

How to determine whether your car has a loose gas cap—or a serious engine problem This is what the check engine light looks like. By Consumer Reports You’re driving along in your car or truck and ...

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, ...

View post: This Silverado 4500HD for Sale Has 6,000 Miles and Tows More Than Three F-150s CarMD sells an OBDII device for vehicle repair shops and car owners that plugs into a car’s diagnostic port.

We can't leave April behind without sharing CarMD's annual overview of check engine light-related car repair costs and trends. The list is published every April during Car Care Month. The latest CarMD ...

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 ...

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 ...