These guys bought an old Mercedes-Benz with over 542,000 miles on the clock and drove it across the US, even though the Check Engine light was on. They had to put it through an inspection, and ...

The owner of a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK recently brought his crossover to a mechanic after the Check Engine light came on, along with a few other issues. What was supposed to be a simple repair ...

A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A glowing check engine light is one of the most common — and most stressful — experiences for car owners. It can mean an ...

As great as cars can be for getting where you need to go as quickly as possible, they have some drawbacks. Most notable are ...

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 ...

Out of the many dashboard warning lights that illuminate when starting or driving a modern car, the service engine and check engine lights are most often misunderstood or intertwined. Compounding the ...

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 ...

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 ...