If there’s one warning light that unites every driver from Anchorage to Miami, it’s that little amber engine icon.

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For car owners who dread unexpected dashboard lights and costly trips to the mechanic, the LAUNCH OBD2 Scanner CRP123X E ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The check engine light is one of those dashboard warning lights drivers dread to see suddenly come on in the middle of driving. First-time car ...

In my 35-plus years of working on cars, I have encountered nearly every frustrating troubleshooting problem in the book. Part of the issue stems from my affinity for old Jeeps and classic cars, which ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

The most frequent “check engine light” fix noted in a recent report is to replace the catalytic converter, which costs an average $1,313. It should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been paying ...

A car can be compared to the human body and may need diagnostic tests very often. For humans, when a patient consults a doctor about a symptom, the doctor runs a medical diagnostic test to ascertain ...

Hundreds of thousands of vehicle owners around the U.S. may have to pay a visit to the shop after General Motors recalled nearly 600,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles due to engine issues that ...

The new engineering analysis covers 286,000 vehicles that were part of NHTSA’s original investigation but weren’t covered ...