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 ...

Q: In my vehicle, the check engine light comes on and then goes off and it is now back on. I had a test done at local auto-parts store that showed a code of PO138. They told me this indicates a ...

Here are 2025's most popular questions and answers from The Journal's Car Doctor column, from rotating tires to oil changes.

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 ...

Owners of 2007-09 Honda CR-V models may come into your store with the Check Engine light illuminated and one or more of the following trouble codes stored in PCM memory: P0134, P0135, P0171 and P1157.

Your car's dashboard symbols generally fall under one of two categories: specific indicators with a single clear meaning and broad warnings with multiple potential causes. Specific indicators like the ...

One of a Times Square-like array of instrument panel lights that flash on briefly when your car starts – and it's sure to cost you money if it stays on – is the “check engine” icon. For the ...

Two of the most critical components that help power your car's internal combustion engine are the crankshaft and the camshaft(s). The two parts are vital for sending power to various areas of your ...

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