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 ...

One of the top reasons a vehicle owner might search the web or head over to their regular service garage is over a dreaded ‘Check Engine’ light, or CEL. And it’s dreaded for good reason. That simple ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Getty Images Neither black tape nor a magic marker is the solution when your car or truck's check-engine light comes ...