The check engine light (CEL) comes on when the on-board diagnostics second generation system (OBD II) detects an emission system problem. And yes, you can legally turn off the CEL yourself. But is ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...

The dashboard of your car provides plenty of useful information while you're driving, from the speed you're traveling at to the amount of gas left in your tank. The check engine light is another ...