When A Solid Check Engine Light Turns On, How Long Is It Safe To Keep Driving?

Without a diagnostic tool, it's challenging to determine what is wrong with your car and whether to keep driving when a solid ...
NerdWallet

Don’t Ignore Your Check Engine Light: How to Handle It

The check engine light means one of your car’s systems is malfunctioning. If it’s flashing, pull over as soon as you safely can. If it’s steady, follow these simple steps. Many, or all, of the ...
SlashGear

3 Ways To Identify Check Engine Light Codes Without A Scanner

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 ...
Consumer Reports

What Does the Check Engine Light Look Like, and What Does It Mean?

You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. If you’re like most car owners, you have little idea about ...
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Diagnosing Check Engine Light BMW

Tracking down the cause of the check engine light on my BMW—scanning codes, troubleshooting, and repairs.