Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain ...

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 register right ...

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 ...

When the dreaded malfunction indicator light turns on, it’s not the end of the world. Here’s how to cope with an MIL! Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the ...

Some 2010-11 Lexus GX460 SUVs with 1UR-FE engines may intermittently turn on the check engine light and store throttle actuator trouble codes P2111 and/or P2112 in the PCM. Lexus said if there are no ...

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 ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

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 ...

The dashboard of your car provides plenty of useful information while you're driving, from the speed you're traveling at to the amount of gas left in your tank. The check engine light is another ...

Modern cars have literally dozens of sensors around them to ensure that the engine is running safely, efficiently and not contributing unnecessarily to the car's tailpipe emission. If anything goes ...