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Reasons your check engine light comes on and how to interpret it

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 ...
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This Is What It Means When Your Honda Pilot's Emissions System Light Comes On

Hondas are known for their reliability, but like any other complex machine, they can run into the occasional issue. One of these is the dreaded "Check Emission System" or "Emissions System Problem" ...
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Can You Pass An Inspection With The Check Engine Light On?

The check engine light is that tiny, persistent dashboard icon that can instantly raise your stress levels. It's usually a sign that your car needs attention, with issues ranging from something as ...
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Here’s What Common ‘Check Engine’ Problems Will Cost To Fix, Data Shows

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...
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Can A Check Engine Light Go Away On Its Own?

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 ...
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Study Shows Almost Half Of All Cars Are Driven With Warning Lights On

All vehicles built since 1996 are equipped with what’s called an OBD II (onboard diagnostics) system that taps into a car’s electronic control unit on a real-time basis and illuminates either of ...
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Check Engine Light - What It Means and What to Do About It

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 ...