Neither black tape nor a Magic Marker is the solution when your car or truck's check-engine light comes on. When the light, which is shaped like the outline of an engine, illuminates, do not panic!

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 ...

The check engine light by its nature is vague, just a general indication that something could be wrong with your car. But before you drive over to your local auto shop, an OBD-II scan tool can shed ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or ...

Fact: Check engine lights lead to gray hairs and sleepless nights. Just kidding, they’re important warning signs that help you maintain your ride’s health and well-being. But what happens when that ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Neither black tape nor a Magic Marker is the solution when your car or truck's check-engine light comes ...