Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

While relatively minor, check engine light repairs can be costly if neglected, leading to as much as 40 percent lower fuel efficiency. Metro News Service photo While relatively minor, check engine ...

Why Replace A Faulty Oxygen Sensor? A faulty sensor cannot transmit accurate data to the car's computer, causing the engine to run unbalanced. An unbalanced engine either burns fuel with too much or ...

While O2 sensors have no fixed replacement schedule, your driving style and the health of other engine components can drastically affect its life span.

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 emissions system needs attention. I see it as an early warning system that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The check engine light can turn on for a wide range of reasons. Sure, a loose gas cap is usually the best case scenario, but you ...

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 ...

The check engine light has always been a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it’s a loose gas cap. Other times, it’s a four-figure reminder that modern cars are way more complex than they need to be. What’s ...

I had a test done at local auto-parts store that showed a code of PO138. They told me this indicates a problem with the oxygen sensor. I replaced the oxygen sensor and the light never went out. I ...