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 ...

Q: In my vehicle, the check engine light comes on and then goes off and it is now back on. I had a test done at local auto-parts store that showed a code of PO138. They told me this indicates a ...

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 ...

Driving a car is one of those things that works best when you don’t have to worry about how everything works. You have enough to pay attention to on the road without having to worry about what’s going ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

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!

I’m looking for some advice and perhaps some help. We recently invested in a 2024 Subaru Outback – invested, since it’s the largest single purchase I’ve made since buying a house. The car is fully ...

For most drivers, an oil change is a quick, hassle-free service that typically puts you out no longer than an hour and costs you (give or take) a hundred bucks. But even if you're perfectly on top of ...

I had a test done at local auto-parts store that showed a code of PO138. They told me this indicates a problem with the oxygen sensor. I replaced the oxygen sensor and the light never went out. I ...