Event data recorders, EDRs for short, have been in the news of late, ... They're the sort of thing illuminating your car's Check Engine Light.

If your check engine light is on, don’t panic—it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll need to give your next paycheck to the nearest mechanic. Problems that trigger a check engine light are ...

A check-engine light could be a gentle reminder or a sign of something catastrophic. We explain what a malfunction indicator light is and what you can do about it.

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 ...

While your check engine light is obviously meant for engine issues, it can often give you clues to problems in other parts of the car as well.

Does a check-engine light really mean something is wrong with your engine? An OBD2 scanner can tell you. What you should do if your idiot light comes on.

The check engine light might come on if the oil doesn't meet the manufacturer's specifications. The classifications of motor oil your engine accepts are found on the oil fill cap and can be ...

Why Is My Check Engine Light On but My Car Runs Fine? Some problems are initially very subtle. The vehicle may be communicating that there‘s a problem before the driver can detect it. Some problems ...

CARS.COM — When the light goes on, something’s wrong. The vehicle diagnostics analysts at CarMD released their 2017 report on the most common car repairs resulting from that dreaded check ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 2006 Volvo V70 wagon with 119,000 miles. For the past two years, the check engine light has been on, and the car’s message panel says the engine system needs attention.

While there are a few reasons your check engine light may be on, the good news is that, in most cases, the causes are minor ...