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 ...

Car owners dread few things quite as much as a vehicle's "Check Engine" light. However, the dreaded signal doesn't always foretell a worst-case scenario for motorists. They can even help prevent ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Your Check Engine light is shining like a beacon of bad news. What's going on? The ...

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

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 ...

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