My 2013 Subaru Outback recently freaked me out. Just out of the driveway, I noticed the “check engine” light was on, and the brake and cruise control lights were flashing. I eventually Googled these ...

Dear Car Fix: Last December I bought a 2009 Pontiac G6. I have been having an ongoing problem with the "check gas cap" light coming on intermittently. I know the gas cap is on tight. I turn it four or ...

If you have a Honda Accord and see the ‘Check Fuel Cap’ notification, there are various possible explanations, some of which are more extensive than others. A loose gas cap commonly causes this, but ...

If there's anything that can kill a driver's good mood, it's being out for a cruise, music blasting, and suddenly one of the lights on the dashboard illuminates. That said, a warning to check the fuel ...

A check engine light, even if the car runs fine, often indicates a leak in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system. An arc welder might revive a dead battery by cleaning sulfated plates, but a ...

Ignoring a check engine light might feel harmless if the car still runs smoothly, but the warning signals more than a minor inconvenience. Driving with that light on can lead to higher repair costs, ...

It glows on your car’s dashboard and instantly ignites terror and loathing in the hearts and wallets of drivers; the dreaded “Check Engine” warning light. For ...

It may cost you more in the long run. You’re driving along and suddenly your check engine light goes on. But nothing seems to have changed with the way your car is running. It’s OK to let it go for a ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I drive a 2005 Honda Accord. Recently, I started getting a “check fuel cap” message on my dash. When I checked it, it was properly tightened, but the message kept appearing. I went ...