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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 ...
Popular Mechanics

What Your Check Engine Light Means and What To Do About It

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 ...
Forbes

Here's What It Will Cost If Your Car's 'Check Engine' Light Stays On

One of a Times Square-like array of instrument panel lights that flash on briefly when your car starts – and it's sure to cost you money if it stays on – is the “check engine” icon. For the ...
GM Authority

Here May Be Why Your Chevy Colorado, Silverado TurboMax Check Engine Light Is On

A loose wiring connector could be at the root of several glitches in your 2023 Chevy Colorado, 2024 Chevy Colorado or 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck if the check engine light is illuminated.
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 ...
GM Authority

Here May Be Why Your GMC Canyon, Sierra TurboMax Check Engine Light Is On

If the check engine light is illuminated on your 2023 or 2024 GMC Canyon or 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck, GM has discovered a loose wiring connection that may be the culprit, rather than a more ...
Overdrive

How to interpret your truck's warning lamp language to head off big problems

This story has been updated as of June 25, 2021, with information regarding potential warranty issues regarding driving with engine warning lamps on. Advancements in engine and emissions technology ...
Forbes

Here Are The Cars That Suffer The Fewest ‘Check Engine’ Problems And Those That Are Cheapest To Fix

You just know it’s going to be a bad day when the “check engine” light on your car’s dashboard—which usually looks like the profile of a vehicle’s engine—stays on after you’ve started it. That usually ...
AutoExpress

Engine management light: what is it and what should you do when it comes on?

A car’s engine management light (EML), also known as the check engine light or engine warning light, is one of the most important dashboard warnings in your car. The engine management light is shaped ...
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Why do drivers always ignore the check engine light? This is why they shouldn't

Another big reason people ignore the light is the fear of expensive repairs. Parts prices have jumped over 33% in recent ...
Cars

What Is a Misfire and What Causes It?

A misfire means that a cylinder in your engine isn’t producing the power it should because the air-fuel mixture in it didn’t properly ignite and burn. It could be an intermittent problem — meaning it ...