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Why Your Check Engine Light Might Come On After Getting An Oil Change

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 ...
jdpower

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 ...
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The mechanic charged a diagnostic fee to tell me the check engine light was off and no codes were stored

So, picture this: you’re cruising down the road, feeling good, when suddenly that pesky check […] ...
Cars

Report: Here’s What It Will Cost to Fix Your Check-Engine Light

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 ...
Jalopnik

Why Your Check Engine Light Might Keep Coming Back After Being Cleared

There are few things more distracting when driving than a check engine light, or CEL. The CEL is a vague, catch-all light that indicates there is an error somewhere ...
SlashGear

Why Your Check Engine Light May Be On After Getting Gas

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 parts working together in your car — many important for normal operation — ...
Forbes

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 ...
Forbes

Here Are The Most Common ‘Check Engine’ Problems And What They’ll Cost To Fix

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. You’ll usually know when it’s time to take your car, truck or sport-utility ...

In HelloNation, Auto Repair Expert Shawn Books of Waukesha, WI, Shares What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes On

Finally, the article urges Waukesha drivers not to panic when the check engine light comes on. Staying calm, checking the gas cap, observing the light's behavior, and seeking timely service help keep ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

When your check engine light goes on, here’s your smartest move

Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain failure to something as benign as a loose gas cap. The light will simply ...
New Jersey 101.5

New Jersey drivers admit it: we ignore the check engine light

New Jersey drivers often laugh off their check engine lights, seeing them as mere suggestions. But as many have learned, ignoring these warnings can lead to hefty repair bills down the road.