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The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Check Engine Light

When your check engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away.  That’s perfectly understandable.  That same check engin...
Published on: Sep 05, 2022

Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Jul 24, 2022

Dodge St Tire & Auto Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

{{ image('MzM4') }} Dodge St Tire & Auto Tech Question:I'm Alex. My Check Engine Light came on in my vehicle. I've tried several things to make it go off but nothing has worked. What should I do? Do...
Published on: Jul 11, 2022

Check Engine Light

When your Check Engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That's perfectly understandable. That same Check Engine light could...
Published on: Apr 15, 2021

Dodge St Tire & Auto Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

Question I’m Alex.  My Check Engine Light came on.  I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked.  What should I do? Answer Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Jun 21, 2020

Dodge St Tire & Auto Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light?  Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance – it’s a warning that something’s wrong.  When y...
Published on: Oct 07, 2019

Important Facts Iowa City Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light

The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Sep 08, 2019