I took my car in to the shop because the "check engine" light was on and found out this was simply due to my gas cap being loose. Why would that set off the warning light? – Louis in Duncan, B.C.

Fact: Check engine lights lead to gray hairs and sleepless nights. Just kidding, they’re important warning signs that help you maintain your ride’s health and well-being. But what happens when that ...

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 ...

I’m the original owner of a 2002 Toyota RAV4. It has about 135,000 miles on it. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned. A few months ago, my check engine light went on. The car was running fine, but after ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

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 ...

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 ...

(iSeeCars) – A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light illuminates, it’s hard not to hear the cha-ching sound of a cash ...

I'm the original owner of a 2002 Toyota RAV4. It has about 135,000 miles on it. It's the best car I've ever owned. A few months ago, my check-engine light went on. The car was running fine, but after ...

Remember that mini heart attack you get when your 'Check engine' lights on? Yes, we all fear that light and rightly so. The check engine light usually signifies costly engine repairs that will put a ...