Without a diagnostic tool, it's challenging to determine what is wrong with your car and whether to keep driving when a solid check engine light turns on.
The Check Engine Light (CEL) happens when there is an issue. If you clear it manually, it may keep returning until the ...
Onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems have been around since the 1980s and were developed to help limit harmful automotive exhaust emissions. Between 1988 and 1995, U.S.-built vehicles came with what's ...
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What Do Car Trouble Codes Really Mean?

Your vehicle has a problem if the check engine light (CEL) glows. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the computer help find the cause.
Although commonly referred to as the “check-engine light,” some cars may instead display the message “Service Engine Soon,” or show a yellow or orange outline of an engine, perhaps with the word ...