Don't clear that check engine light—this $100 tool can save you a failed smog test

The “check engine” light is the most annoying orange icon in America. Half the time the car feels fine, and the other half ...
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Reasons your check engine light comes on and how to interpret it

When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or emissions system needs attention. I see it as an early warning system that ...
Jalopnik

The Check-Engine Light Icon Is Terrible And Due For An Update

I don't know if there's anyone out there that actually likes the check engine light. If you're seeing it while driving, it just means that the rest of your day is going to suck and potentially end ...
SlashGear

Can Your Check Engine Light Come On For Low Oil?

Your car's dashboard symbols generally fall under one of two categories: specific indicators with a single clear meaning and broad warnings with multiple potential causes. Specific indicators like the ...
jdpower

Check Engine Light - What It Means and What to Do About It

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 ...
SlashGear

Why Your Check Engine Light Might Come On After Getting An Oil Change

For most drivers, an oil change is a quick, hassle-free service that typically puts you out no longer than an hour and costs you (give or take) a hundred bucks. But even if you're perfectly on top of ...
Ars Technica

"Check engine" light was on, but now it's off. Should I still take it in?

Long story short is that my check engine light came on last Thursday. It was on until today when I noticed that it finally turned off. I have an appointment to take it in on Wednesday to get it ...
Jalopnik

Why Your Check Engine Light Might Keep Coming Back After Being Cleared

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 ...
Cars

Report: Here’s What It Will Cost to Fix Your Check-Engine Light

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 ...
Forbes

Here’s What Common ‘Check Engine’ Problems Will Cost To Fix, Data Shows

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...
Forbes

Here Are The Most Common ‘Check Engine’ Problems And What They’ll Cost To Fix

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. You’ll usually know when it’s time to take your car, truck or sport-utility ...