When the dreaded malfunction indicator light turns on, it’s not the end of the world. Here’s how to cope with an MIL!

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 ...

When I attended technical school studying automotive service technology many years ago, among the first things my instructor taught us was the basic principles of how an engine works. These principles ...

This gas station faux pas will leave you fuming. An automotive enthusiast in Texas was recently filling up when he noticed another customer committing a highly common mistake — an amateur move that ...

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 ...

There are few things more distracting when driving than a check engine light, or CEL. The CEL is a vague, catch-all light that indicates there is an error somewhere ...

The warning lights on the dashboard are not there just for decoration. Each one serves a specific function and is designed to alert you to the condition of the vehicle. From oil le ...

Not too long ago, we wrote a little article on "Common Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Car's Automatic Transmission". Sooner or later, we had to circle back and take a look at another part of the ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...

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 ...